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E948 FJU

1987 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,712 mi
Last recorded76,712 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2009
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE948 FJU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2009 76,712 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 76,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,476 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 75,516 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 74,365 miles

slight blue smoke from exhaust

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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E948 FJU is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E948 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E948 FJU registered?

E948 FJU is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 2 October 1987.

Is E948 FJU safe to buy?

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