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C252 HGT

1985 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

117,628 mi
Last recorded117,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC252 HGT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2007 117,628 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 117,628 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear of vehicle makes knocking noise.

Pass 24 Jun 2006 115,184 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 115,184 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2006 115,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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C252 HGT is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C252 HGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C252 HGT registered?

C252 HGT is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 25 November 1985.

Is C252 HGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C252 HGT shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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