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C383 EMF

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC383 EMF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2007 120,305 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 120,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 115,217 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 115,217 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

no seatbelt fitted to o/s/r passenger seat

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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C383 EMF is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red 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 C383 EMF, 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 C383 EMF registered?

C383 EMF is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 16 October 1985.

Is C383 EMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for C383 EMF shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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