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C155 JDM

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,400 mi
Last recorded94,400 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC155 JDM
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 94,400 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 94,400 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,244 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 May 2012 91,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Temporary washers used

Pass 22 May 2012 91,065 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary washers used

Pass 10 Apr 2010 91,043 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,043 miles

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

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

nearside rear tyre cut not to coreds

Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,762 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 88,762 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,776 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2008 87,776 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 87,342 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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C155 JDM 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 58.3%.

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 C155 JDM, 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 C155 JDM registered?

C155 JDM is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 24 October 1985.

Is C155 JDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C155 JDM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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