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B13 JAT

1988 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,287 mi
Last recorded95,287 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 JAT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,287 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 90,668 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 90,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 90,179 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 90,177 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

coolant leaking

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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B13 JAT is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,833 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 B13 JAT, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B13 JAT registered?

B13 JAT is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is B13 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 JAT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B13 JAT have outstanding finance?

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