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C849 TNR

1986 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

137,472 mi
Last recorded137,472 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1986 Nissan Silvia86,192 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC849 TNR
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 137,472 miles

all underbody heavily undersealed and waxed

Pass 5 Dec 2024 137,470 miles

all underbody heavily undersealed and waxed

Pass 7 Oct 2023 137,467 miles

all underbody heavily undersealed and waxed

Pass 10 Sep 2022 137,464 miles

all underbody heavily undersealed and waxed

Pass 18 Sep 2021 137,456 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear park brake only just met requirements

all underbody undersealed

Pass 19 Sep 2020 137,445 miles

Nearside Rear nearside rear park brake only just met requirements

all underbody undersealed

Pass 14 Sep 2019 137,439 miles

all underbody undersealed

nearside rear parking brake only just met requirements

offside front sill to floor slight corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2018 137,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside only just met requirements

all underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2017 137,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all slight under body corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 137,417 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,411 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 137,400 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 137,387 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 137,376 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 137,361 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 137,320 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 137,248 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 137,220 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 137,189 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 135,845 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2008 135,775 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 128,173 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 119,812 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 119,803 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2005 113,744 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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C849 TNR is a 1986 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 C849 TNR, 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

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What year was C849 TNR registered?

C849 TNR is a 1986 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 5 June 1986.

Is C849 TNR safe to buy?

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