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E692 GLK

1987 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

65,321 mi
Last recorded65,321 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE692 GLK
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 65,321 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 64,719 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 64,652 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

under side off vehicle & brake pipes cover in under sill /wax oil

Pass 11 Jul 2019 64,365 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 64,365 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 63,400 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,919 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 62,910 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 61,979 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 61,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 61,329 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 60,749 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 60,749 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,991 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 59,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 59,196 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 58,260 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

hand brake cables slightly seized

Pass 15 Mar 2011 58,260 miles

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

hand brake cables slightly seized

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 55,667 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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E692 GLK is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GLK, 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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What year was E692 GLK registered?

E692 GLK is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 7 December 1987.

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