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C25 TLK

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,239 mi
Last recorded174,239 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC25 TLK
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 174,239 miles

Coil spring corroded All round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Front/Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Front/Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 173,294 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 May 2024 173,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 171,873 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 170,026 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 167,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 165,123 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 161,090 miles

Nearside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 154,238 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 149,529 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 142,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 138,539 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 133,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 133,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,072 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 126,933 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 124,048 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 120,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2010 120,527 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2009 116,208 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2009 116,208 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 112,891 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 110,479 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 107,170 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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C25 TLK is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C25 TLK, 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 C25 TLK registered?

C25 TLK is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 9 September 1985.

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