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D18 RFT

1998 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 4292cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan Silvia117,210 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 RFT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,292cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025

Daytime use only

Pass 12 Jan 2024

Daytime use only

Pass 21 Jan 2023

Daytime use only

Pass 1 Feb 2022

Track car Daytime use only

Pass 2 Nov 2020
Pass 20 Mar 2019 277 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018

Race car

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,758 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 96,500 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 93,867 miles

Excess of stickers in front screen

Fail 26 Apr 2010 93,742 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 88,069 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 126,457 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 101,995 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 101,800 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2005 99,470 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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D18 RFT is a 1998 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 4,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 117,210 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 D18 RFT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D18 RFT is a 1998 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 21 August 1998.

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