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B222 LWV

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,451 mi
Last recorded88,451 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB222 LWV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 88,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

dry underside

undersealed

Pass 31 Jan 2020 88,451 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 88,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount (2.5.B.1b)

rear seats removed

Pass 16 Dec 2015 88,065 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear underseal peeling off underbody

Fail 5 Dec 2015 88,061 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported both (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure lock nuts (2.4.G.1)

Rear underseal peeling off underbody

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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B222 LWV is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 91,043 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 B222 LWV, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B222 LWV registered?

B222 LWV is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B222 LWV safe to buy?

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