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B27 SYL

1984 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,530 mi
Last recorded91,530 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Nissan Silvia89,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB27 SYL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1984
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 91,530 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,529 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 90,576 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,881 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 89,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 89,195 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 89,165 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 88,389 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 May 2021 88,296 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement piers both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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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B27 SYL is a 1984 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B27 SYL, 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 B27 SYL registered?

B27 SYL is a 1984 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is B27 SYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for B27 SYL shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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