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E692 GDL

1987 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,117 mi
Last recorded156,117 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 GDL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 156,117 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 155,810 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 155,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 155,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front windscreen cracked

offside front indicator slight damage

offside rear handbrake slightly down

underbody corroding in places

Fail 5 Aug 2011 155,047 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

front windscreen cracked

offside front indicator slight damage

offside rear handbrake slightly down

underbody corroding in places

Pass 7 Jun 2010 147,164 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

offside front indicator cracked

offside rear handbrake slightly down

offside windscreen cracked

underbody corroding in places

Fail 31 Mar 2010 147,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

large crack in windscreen under drivers wiper outside zone a and b

Pass 15 May 2008 145,942 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear chassis area corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2005 141,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

slight play both ends of rack

Pass 25 Nov 2005 141,396 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

slight play both ends of rack

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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E692 GDL is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 88,123 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 E692 GDL, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E692 GDL is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 11 November 1987.

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