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C872 BHW

1986 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

34,057 mi
Last recorded34,057 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 1986 Nissan Silvia86,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC872 BHW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Apr 2019 34,057 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight play detected at front wheels

Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,054 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 34,045 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 33,999 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2016 33,995 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 33,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak around gearbox

oil leak from diff

Fail 2 Feb 2015 33,885 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak around gearbox

oil leak from diff

Pass 7 Feb 2014 33,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 33,805 miles

gearbox oil leak.

slight blow on exhaust rear section (clamp)

slight damp on o/s/r shock-abs

Fail 21 Jan 2013 33,802 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear box oil leak

osr outer brake pad is getting worn,perhaps 4-5mm estimate?

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 33,412 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 33,091 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2009 32,783 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,783 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 31,703 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 31,131 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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C872 BHW is a 1986 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 C872 BHW, 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.

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C872 BHW is a 1986 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 February 1986.

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