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A978 HMX

1984 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,770 mi
Last recorded99,770 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 1984 Nissan Silvia89,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA978 HMX
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 99,770 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 98,349 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 98,346 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 98,343 miles
Fail 14 May 2020 98,343 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Apr 2015 98,283 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

binding felt both n/s wheels rear borderline pass

front washers just meet requirements

Pass 17 Oct 2012 97,886 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wiperblade rubber borderline pass

signs of cracking/ageing both rear tyres recommend replacement soon

slight binding all brakes car has stood of road 3 years .not excessive at time of test

Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

n/s/f wiperblade rubber borderline pass

signs of cracking/ageing both rear tyres recommend replacement soon

slight binding all brakes car has stood of road 3 years .not excessive at time of test

Pass 7 Jul 2010 97,519 miles

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

headlamps have to be in the raised position to operate on dip beam

n/s/r outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of lower suspension and setbelt mount

o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

Fail 7 Jul 2010 97,519 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlamps have to be in the raised position to operate on dip beam

n/s/r outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of lower suspension and setbelt mount

o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

Pass 16 Jun 2009 96,780 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing low and perishing

n/s/r lower outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jun 2009 96,780 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyre treads wearing low and perishing

n/s/r lower outer sill panel corroding within 30cm of lower suspension mount

o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,756 miles

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

O/S WIPER ARM LINLAGE WORN ADVISE REPLACEMENT

o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

Fail 25 Jun 2008 95,756 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

o/s/f brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,547 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 93,314 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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A978 HMX is a 1984 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A978 HMX, 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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A978 HMX is a 1984 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 11 July 1984.

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