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DC02 NSJ

2002 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,500 mi
Last recorded126,500 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Silvia119,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC02 NSJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 126,500 miles

Offside Rear fog light faded

Pass 23 Jul 2024 126,042 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp faded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 125,687 miles

Rear rear fog lamp faded

Fail 5 Apr 2023 125,687 miles

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear rear fog lamp faded

Pass 28 Dec 2021 124,769 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 124,769 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 123,545 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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DC02 NSJ is a 2002 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 119,377 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 DC02 NSJ, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DC02 NSJ?

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What year was DC02 NSJ registered?

DC02 NSJ is a 2002 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 14 July 2002.

Is DC02 NSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC02 NSJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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