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E100 VWR

1988 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,178 mi
Last recorded68,178 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 VWR
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 68,178 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 67,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 67,599 miles

all rear suspention bushes split

slight blow on exhaust system

slight wear on rear brake discs

Fail 25 Jul 2007 67,585 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

all rear suspention bushes split

slight blow on rear exhaust system

Pass 6 Jul 2006 61,690 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 61,582 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E100 VWR is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 93,833 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 E100 VWR, 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 38 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E100 VWR registered?

E100 VWR is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 14 April 1988.

Is E100 VWR safe to buy?

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