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C443 NNJ

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

37,167 mi
Last recorded37,167 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC443 NNJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 37,167 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 37,063 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2024 36,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 36,610 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 36,370 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 36,370 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 36,210 miles

o/s/r brake rubbing slightly

Pass 26 May 2017 36,088 miles

N/s/r parking brake effort low.

N/s/r tyre side wall & tread perishing/cracking.

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Fail 26 May 2017 36,088 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/60 R15 all others 195/50 R15 (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/s/r parking brake effort low.

N/s/r tyre side wall & tread perishing/cracking.

Nail in o/s/f tyre tread.

Pass 2 Jul 2015 35,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 35,893 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 35,877 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 34,340 miles

n/s/r tyre badly perished and cracking

Fail 21 Sep 2011 34,336 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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)

n/s/r tyre badly perished and cracking

Pass 3 Apr 2007

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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C443 NNJ is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 C443 NNJ, 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 C443 NNJ registered?

C443 NNJ is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 13 August 1985.

Is C443 NNJ safe to buy?

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