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A901 YCV

1984 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,896 mi
Last recorded78,896 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1984 Nissan Silvia89,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA901 YCV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2024 78,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 78,654 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre not fitted to directional indications inside/outside

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

interior mirror missing

Fail 8 Mar 2023 78,653 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r tyre not fitted to directional indications (inside/outside)

Pass 31 Mar 2021 78,341 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,185 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 76,742 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc faces lightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight play in both rear hubs when jacked up

Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,104 miles

Central exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 22 Dec 2016 75,110 miles

All Tyres Perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 75,099 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All Tyres Perished

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 73,725 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,203 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,037 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?

Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
1,823
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
2,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 435
Brake pipe excessively corroded 225
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 224
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 205
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 183
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A901 YCV is a 1984 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1984 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 89,672 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Silvia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A901 YCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Silvia typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 42 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A901 YCV registered?

A901 YCV is a 1984 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 25 July 1984.

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