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J486 MDL

2015 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

210,455 mi
Last recorded210,455 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2015 Nissan Silvia130,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ486 MDL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2015
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 210,455 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 17 May 2017 210,455 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 197,605 miles

handbrake travel close to max

Fail 17 May 2016 197,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

handbrake travel close to max

Pass 20 Apr 2015 186,196 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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J486 MDL is a 2015 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2015 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 130,844 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 J486 MDL, 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 11 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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J486 MDL is a 2015 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 May 2015.

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