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B500 NJC

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,088 mi
Last recorded143,088 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 NJC
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 143,088 miles

rusting to rear wheel arches

Pass 24 Mar 2025 143,071 miles

condition of offside rear wheel arch

Pass 29 Sep 2020 143,040 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 143,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure Calliper (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Front Brake insecure Calliper (1.1.21 (c))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 142,965 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 142,856 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 140,882 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 137,348 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 135,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 134,257 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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B500 NJC is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 B500 NJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of B500 NJC?

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What year was B500 NJC registered?

B500 NJC is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 February 1985.

Is B500 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 NJC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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