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F280 SRU

1988 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,770 mi
Last recorded113,770 miles
Recorded on12 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF280 SRU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2009 113,770 miles

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.

Fail 20 Apr 2009 113,762 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 107,751 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

unable to inspect outer sills due to covers

Fail 4 Jan 2008 107,751 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 100,054 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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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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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?

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