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F148 CAV

1989 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,086 mi
Last recorded89,086 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Nissan Silvia99,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF148 CAV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 89,086 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 88,786 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 85,119 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 85,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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F148 CAV is a 1989 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 99,335 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 F148 CAV, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F148 CAV registered?

F148 CAV is a 1989 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F148 CAV safe to buy?

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