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F943 XHN

1989 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,485 mi
Last recorded123,485 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Nissan Silvia99,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF943 XHN
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 123,485 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 29 May 2025 121,590 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 121,029 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 121,029 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 114,750 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 108,688 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 106,662 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 106,253 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 105,517 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 105,517 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 102,755 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Both rear tyres cracking in tread

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2015 101,339 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 88,683 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 97,436 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 97,435 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 97,020 miles

rear of exhaust been repaired.no leaks at time of test

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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F943 XHN is a 1989 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F943 XHN, 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 F943 XHN registered?

F943 XHN is a 1989 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 30 May 1989.

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