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B38 NLF

1984 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,391 mi
Last recorded106,391 miles
Recorded on20 May 2011
Typical for 1984 Nissan Silvia89,672 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 NLF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2011 106,391 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 106,391 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2010 106,028 miles

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 15 May 2010 106,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 8 May 2009 103,574 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 99,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 99,945 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 96,136 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 91,890 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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B38 NLF is a 1984 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B38 NLF, 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 B38 NLF registered?

B38 NLF is a 1984 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 26 October 1984.

Is B38 NLF safe to buy?

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