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F656 BAT

1988 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

42,184 mi
Last recorded42,184 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF656 BAT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 42,184 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH LIMIT.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight corrosion at rear of both sills.

Fail 23 Mar 2009 42,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR TYRES ON TREAD DEPTH LIMIT.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Slight corrosion at rear of both sills.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,376 miles

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

Nearside strap corroded.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside fuel tank strap broken. (Tank appears secure.)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 39,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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

Nearside strap corroded.

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside fuel tank strap broken. (Tank appears secure.)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,872 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 34,313 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2006 34,313 miles

Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F656 BAT is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F656 BAT, 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 F656 BAT registered?

F656 BAT is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F656 BAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F656 BAT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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