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B343 YYE

1985 Nissan Silvia

Orange Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB343 YYE
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 111,944 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 111,944 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 111,905 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2023 111,905 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 111,823 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,680 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 111,423 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 108,885 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 108,790 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 108,790 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 108,717 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 10,869 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 10,865 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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B343 YYE is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Orange with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 B343 YYE, 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 B343 YYE registered?

B343 YYE is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 3 April 1985.

Is B343 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B343 YYE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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