MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,770 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Alternator drive belt is in very poor condition.
Front suspension bouncy, suspect nearside shock is going weak.
NO REAR SEATS OR SEAT BELTS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
Offside front inner wing is starting to corrode.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test.
off side inner wing starting to corrode at seem.
off side of transmition tunnel looks to have been modified/repaired.
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
unable to inspect outer sills due to covers
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
unable to inspect outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?
Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F280 SRU is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 F280 SRU, 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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How do I check the history of F280 SRU?
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What year was F280 SRU registered?
F280 SRU is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 August 1988.
Is F280 SRU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F280 SRU shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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