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E288 AGJ

1988 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,362 mi
Last recorded65,362 miles
Recorded on11 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE288 AGJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 May 2011 65,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 65,362 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 57,006 miles

stearing rack gaitors perished

front pads getting down

oil leaks

rear discs worn

rear pads getting down

slight play in nsf wheel

Pass 11 May 2009 51,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,790 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 May 2007 49,848 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 48,445 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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E288 AGJ is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E288 AGJ, 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 E288 AGJ registered?

E288 AGJ is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 6 May 1988.

Is E288 AGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E288 AGJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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