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E552 KOT

1988 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

106,120 mi
Last recorded106,120 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE552 KOT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 106,120 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering fluid very slight leak

Fail 31 May 2013 106,120 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering fluid very slight leak

Pass 12 Jul 2012 100,756 miles

1) tyres 195 55 15 2) vehicle presented with no rear seats or seat belts fitted 3) n/s front brake dragging 4) rear brake pads look low req closer inspection

Pass 11 Mar 2011 100,660 miles

1) rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test 2) front number plate damaged 3) tyres 195 55 15

Fail 10 Mar 2011 100,660 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

1) rear seats and seat belts removed at time of test 2) front number plate damaged 3) tyres 195 55 15

Pass 2 Jul 2010 99,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 96,761 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 90,374 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2008 90,367 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2007 90,343 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

lower park brake and foot brake reading from offside rear

rear brake pads worn

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 30 Aug 2006 82,076 miles

o/s/r outer brake pads very low. †

Fail 30 Aug 2006 82,076 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r outer brake pads is very low. †

Pass 27 Sep 2005 77,237 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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E552 KOT is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 E552 KOT, 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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E552 KOT is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 7 January 1988.

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