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B680 RRU

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,969 mi
Last recorded142,969 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB680 RRU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 142,969 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing.

tape to offside wheel arch

Fail 5 Nov 2012 142,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s door mirror glass missing

tape to o/s wheel arch

Pass 26 Oct 2011 42,895 miles

dent in lower n/s door

door mirrow missing

o/s/r wheel arch taped

Pass 1 Nov 2010 142,707 miles

boot lid not staying up

corrosion to n/s rear sill inner

engine oil leaks

no mirror fitted n/s door

no seat belts fitted rear standard manufacture

tape fitted to o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 1 Nov 2010 142,707 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

boot lid not staying up

corrosion to n/s rear sill inner

engine oil leaks

no mirror fitted n/s door

no seat belts fitted rear standard manufacture

tape fitted to o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 30 Oct 2009 142,544 miles

damage to n/s door panel

door mirror missing n/s

engine/gearbox oil leaks

floor jacking area o/s/f corroding

n/s/r corrosion to inner wheel arch

wheel arch taped o/s/r

Fail 26 Oct 2009 142,535 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

damage to n/s door panel

door mirror missing n/s

engine/gearbox oil leaks

floor jacking area o/s/f corroding

n/s/r corrosion to inner wheel arch

wheel arch taped o/s/r

Pass 28 Oct 2008 141,205 miles

n/s door mirror missing

temp.repairs to o/s rear wheelarch

Pass 31 Oct 2007 140,177 miles

accident damage n/s panels

centre heat shied securing strap missing

o/s/r wheel arch taped

surface corrosion to o/s lower sill

Fail 24 Oct 2007 140,134 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

accident damage n/s panels

centre heat shied securing strap missing

o/s/r wheel arch taped

surface corrosion to o/s lower sill

Pass 24 Oct 2006 137,607 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

corosion starting rear wheel arches

Pass 26 Oct 2005 129,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advise attention to corosion n/s outer chassis sill

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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B680 RRU is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B680 RRU, 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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B680 RRU is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 13 February 1985.

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