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F37 DFR

1989 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

108,383 mi
Last recorded108,383 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Nissan Silvia99,335 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF37 DFR
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2012 108,383 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 100,943 miles

both outer sills rust

offside front door hinge

suspension rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2010 99,798 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 99,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cant see inner pads

Pass 27 Oct 2008 98,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 97,387 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2007 97,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2006 96,046 miles

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

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

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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F37 DFR is a 1989 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F37 DFR, 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 F37 DFR registered?

F37 DFR is a 1989 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 14 February 1989.

Is F37 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for F37 DFR shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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