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E901 GTW

1988 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,535 mi
Last recorded156,535 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE901 GTW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 156,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

b0th front pipes covered in copper grease

Pass 21 May 2010 154,751 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 151,454 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2008 148,798 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 148,784 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 144,596 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 141,222 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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E901 GTW is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 E901 GTW, 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 E901 GTW registered?

E901 GTW is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E901 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E901 GTW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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