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E888 JLM

1988 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,704 mi
Last recorded48,704 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE888 JLM
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 48,704 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,600 miles

dampness at offside rear shock absorber

offside and nearside front brake hose ferrul corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2008 48,461 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,332 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake hose furrels corroded

smoke from exhaust when at idle

Fail 3 Jul 2007 48,332 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

offside and nearside front brake hose furrels corroded

smoke from exhaust when engine at idle

Pass 10 Jul 2006 48,242 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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E888 JLM is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 E888 JLM, 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 E888 JLM registered?

E888 JLM is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 30 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E888 JLM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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