MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,369 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering rack weeping
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TYE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS ()
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn INNER TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSH LOOSE (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END SPLIT PIN MISSING (2.1.3 (d))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT TYE BAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL WHEELS ()
How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?
Based on 11,923 MOT tests across 2,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F396 GBA is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 F396 GBA, 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 F396 GBA registered?
F396 GBA is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 8 October 1988.
Is F396 GBA safe to buy?
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