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E300 CTY

1988 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,495 mi
Last recorded161,495 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE300 CTY
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 161,495 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 154,334 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 150,917 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 146,093 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Sep 2009 141,270 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 141,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 136,782 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 136,782 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 133,711 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 133,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 130,754 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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E300 CTY is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E300 CTY, 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

How do I check the history of E300 CTY?

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What year was E300 CTY registered?

E300 CTY is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 27 January 1988.

Is E300 CTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E300 CTY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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