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J960 JGU

1993 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,881 mi
Last recorded146,881 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Silvia118,334 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 JGU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 146,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 145,877 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 145,877 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 143,374 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 141,718 miles

Extreme front negative camber.

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch Both

Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

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

extreme front negative camber

Pass 21 Jun 2017 138,768 miles

Front wheels have severe camber

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak

Plug in O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 138,756 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps N/S main beam stays on intermittently (1.7.4b)

Electrical wiring inadequately supported To rear fog lamp, through passenger compartment (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure To rear fog lamp, through passenger compartment (1.9.2a)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Steering locking device insecure Track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering locking device missing Pin missing from track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front wheels have severe camber

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

Oil leak

Plug in O/S/R tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 135,450 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J960 JGU is a 1993 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 118,334 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 J960 JGU, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J960 JGU registered?

J960 JGU is a 1993 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is J960 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J960 JGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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