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E869 WKW

1988 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,082 mi
Last recorded134,082 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE869 WKW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 134,082 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2009 134,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2009 134,672 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 134,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 130,778 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 130,697 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 126,586 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 126,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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E869 WKW is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E869 WKW, 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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What year was E869 WKW registered?

E869 WKW is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 23 March 1988.

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