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C701 NHG

1986 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,017 mi
Last recorded94,017 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan Silvia86,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC701 NHG
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 94,017 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 93,611 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 93,296 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 92,860 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 892,076 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 892,066 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,966 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

advise small chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 77,135 miles

advise o/s outer sill starting to get weak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 63,460 miles

advise front no-plate slight crack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 58,895 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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C701 NHG is a 1986 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,192 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 C701 NHG, 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 40 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of C701 NHG?

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What year was C701 NHG registered?

C701 NHG is a 1986 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 10 July 1986.

Is C701 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for C701 NHG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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