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J159 EWW

1992 Nissan Silvia

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,300 mi
Last recorded122,300 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 1992 Nissan Silvia110,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ159 EWW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 122,300 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2024 122,300 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,955 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 121,791 miles

All rubber gaiters/boots are perishing.

Exhaust mounts broken, but the system remains adequately supported.

Offside Chassis rail has some distortion.

Slight movement from lower rear suspension arm inner bushes, both sides.

Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,305 miles

Front lower cross member repaired and slight corrosion

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

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

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

Offside Inner chassis rail damage

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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J159 EWW is a 1992 Nissan Silvia in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 110,703 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 J159 EWW, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J159 EWW registered?

J159 EWW is a 1992 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J159 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J159 EWW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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