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C12 SLV

1986 Nissan Silvia

Bronze Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

28,250 mi
Last recorded28,250 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Nissan Silvia86,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 SLV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1986
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 28,250 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine and gearbox area ()

fuel cap door not closing

Fail 5 Feb 2018 28,249 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Headlamp aim too low Near and Offside (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Near and Offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak engine and gearbox area ()

fuel cap door not closing

Fail 14 Jul 2017 28,232 miles

Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened Near and Offside locking rings loose (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near and Offside sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Near and Offside sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear seat belts not installed

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 27,821 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 27,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 27,631 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 27,478 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 27,293 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 27,107 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 26,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2005 26,685 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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C12 SLV is a 1986 Nissan Silvia in Bronze with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,192 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 C12 SLV, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C12 SLV is a 1986 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 3 February 1986.

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