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C248 EBH

1985 Nissan Silvia

Orange Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

33,367 mi
Last recorded33,367 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC248 EBH
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2008 33,367 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

all road springs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake master cylinder area slightly damp

n/s/r light lense cracked

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight uneven brake application o/s/r

wipers worn

Pass 25 Aug 2007 32,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Evidence that brake master cyl has been leaking. †(dry at present)

Fail 21 Aug 2007 32,196 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Suspect brake master cylinder has slight leak . †recomend check / repair asap.

Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,621 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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C248 EBH is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Orange with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C248 EBH, 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 C248 EBH registered?

C248 EBH is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 18 September 1985.

Is C248 EBH safe to buy?

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