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C686 NRB

1985 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

37,729 mi
Last recorded37,729 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC686 NRB
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,729 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 37,729 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 36,866 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 36,866 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,859 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 35,859 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,764 miles

corrosion set in on rear suspension arms

front no plate damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2009 34,762 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

corrosion set in on rear suspension arms

front no plate damaged

Pass 9 Dec 2008 33,531 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 33,348 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,785 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 31,971 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 31,971 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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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C686 NRB is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 C686 NRB, 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 C686 NRB registered?

C686 NRB is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 17 December 1985.

Is C686 NRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C686 NRB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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