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E46 TEA

1988 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE46 TEA
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 64,870 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 64,804 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 64,730 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 64,643 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 64,639 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,557 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,016 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 63,541 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 62,036 miles

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

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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E46 TEA is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 E46 TEA, 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 E46 TEA registered?

E46 TEA is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E46 TEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for E46 TEA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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