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E178 NAJ

1988 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,945 mi
Last recorded147,945 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE178 NAJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 147,945 miles

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

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres slightly cracked

Fail 19 Mar 2008 147,945 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

O/S/F & O/S/R Tyres slightly cracked

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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E178 NAJ is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E178 NAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E178 NAJ registered?

E178 NAJ is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 12 April 1988.

Is E178 NAJ safe to buy?

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