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GM02 GYW

2002 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

133,149 mi
Last recorded133,149 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan Silvia119,377 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM02 GYW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 133,149 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2026 133,148 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 131,965 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 131,965 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,028 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 128,580 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 127,457 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 126,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 125,877 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 121,985 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 121,915 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 116,014 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 116,090 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 108,865 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 107,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 107,942 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 106,096 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 97,820 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 97,820 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 91,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 90,933 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 81,649 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 81,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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GM02 GYW is a 2002 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 119,377 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 GM02 GYW, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GM02 GYW registered?

GM02 GYW is a 2002 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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