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C222 GWC

1985 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,982 mi
Last recorded41,982 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC222 GWC
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,982 miles

Vehicle has modified suspension

Fail 5 Apr 2018 41,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Vehicle has modified suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2017 41,475 miles

Slight blow from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 8 Apr 2016 40,442 miles

slight plat in steering rack

Fail 7 Apr 2016 40,442 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight plat in steering rack

Pass 5 Oct 2010 40,290 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 40,289 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

advise strong emissione will require retesting when exhaust fixed

front tyres worn close to limit inner edges

lowering springs fitted

movement in both front top strut mounts

offside rear outer sill corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2009 39,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong exhaust blowing at front requires immeadiate attention

advise strong lowering kit fitted (front springs hard to relocate requires attension

exhaust poor fitting

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear number plate damaged

rear side lights flashing slightly with indicators

recommend brake inspection/repair (car hads been standing)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 38,530 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 38,321 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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C222 GWC is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C222 GWC, 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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C222 GWC is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 13 August 1985.

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