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F375 NGY

1988 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF375 NGY
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 121,868 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2026 121,864 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Backing sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 120,013 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 120,011 miles

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.1.3 (d))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all under side and arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 119,111 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2023 119,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2010 118,872 miles

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

large areas of paint over rust

all brake pipes rusty and coverd in grease

Fail 5 May 2010 118,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

large areas of paint over rust

all brake pipes rusty and coverd in grease

Fail 15 Nov 2006

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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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F375 NGY is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F375 NGY, 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 F375 NGY registered?

F375 NGY is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 22 December 1988.

Is F375 NGY safe to buy?

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