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G23 SHB

1990 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,158 mi
Last recorded72,158 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG23 SHB
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1990
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,158 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 70,757 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2023 70,757 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 69,734 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 68,723 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 66,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 65,997 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 May 2018 64,308 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 62,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 61,085 miles

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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G23 SHB is a 1990 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G23 SHB, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G23 SHB registered?

G23 SHB is a 1990 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 2 July 1990.

Is G23 SHB safe to buy?

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