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F700 LPL

1988 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,982 mi
Last recorded51,982 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 LPL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 51,982 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 51,857 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 51,697 miles

Offside Rear Inner Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Nov 2017 51,478 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,417 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 51,145 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Front both front wings rusting at the bottom of rear edge.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases minor leak on joint, also 1 bolt rattling and loose (other bolt tight, so exhaust is secured). (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 50,984 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n-s-f wing rusting at the bottom

o-s-f wing rusted off at the bottom

Pass 10 Oct 2013 48,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower part of wing loose.

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Excessive Rust NSF and OSF But Not Within Prescribed Area

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface Corrosion At Front

Surface Corrosion at Rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,445 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Excessive Rust NSF and OSF But Not Within Prescribed Area

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Surface Corrosion At Front

Surface Corrosion at Rear

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,284 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 15 Oct 2010 48,284 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,938 miles

NSF And OSF Coroaded But Not Within 30cm

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Tyres Low

Fail 23 Oct 2009 47,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

NSF And OSF Coroaded But Not Within 30cm

Rear Tyres Low

Pass 20 Oct 2008 47,826 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 47,820 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 47,728 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 47,722 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,100 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 47,080 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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F700 LPL is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 F700 LPL, 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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F700 LPL is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 8 August 1988.

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