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F212 MJF

1988 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,639 mi
Last recorded99,639 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 MJF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 99,639 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2026 99,639 miles

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected touching steering column (4.11 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,519 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 98,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2016 97,132 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 97,132 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing cable clip (3.5.1l)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 97,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2014 95,974 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 93,180 miles

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

general condition of underside of vehicle corroding

nearside front inner wing corroding

play developing in wiper linkage

Pass 22 May 2006 90,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 90,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F212 MJF is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 F212 MJF, 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 F212 MJF registered?

F212 MJF is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F212 MJF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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