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F888 CGK

1988 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

113,151 mi
Last recorded113,151 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 1988 Nissan Silvia93,833 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF888 CGK
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 113,151 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 101,574 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2017 101,574 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion Wing (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing slight corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower wing slight corrosion

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2016 97,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing slight corrosion

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Lower wing slight corrosion

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

Offside Front wing slight corrosion

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 96,305 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 May 2012 91,472 miles

both front lower ball joints have slight movement

Pass 12 Apr 2011 80,698 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 78,799 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 78,792 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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F888 CGK is a 1988 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F888 CGK, 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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F888 CGK is a 1988 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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