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E878 BBB

1987 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,214 mi
Last recorded77,214 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE878 BBB
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,214 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,903 miles

front pads low

o/s/f shocker has a slight leak

Pass 6 Apr 2010 74,754 miles

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

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

exhaust noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,741 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 527,189 miles

o/s/f mirror marked

Fail 23 Mar 2009 527,187 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/f mirror marked

Pass 25 Mar 2008 67,756 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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E878 BBB is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 E878 BBB, 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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E878 BBB is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E878 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E878 BBB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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