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L222 SPC

1996 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,678 mi
Last recorded77,678 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 SPC
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 77,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,895 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 77,687 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 77,678 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 77,678 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer sill suspect inadequate repair covered with filler

offside rear floor pan and chassis leg damaged

windscreen lightly scored in swept area

Fail 16 Sep 2013 77,678 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 77,678 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 77,678 miles

All tyres have surface cracks

Brake pads are getting low

Front under tray cover is fitted

Petrol smell from vehicle

Fail 19 Nov 2008 77,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

All tyres have surface cracks

Brake pads are getting low

Front under tray cover is fitted

Petrol smell from vehicle

Pass 20 Nov 2007 77,687 miles

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside front indicater is cracked

Offside mirror has play

Rear exhaust box is a sports type

Fail 19 Nov 2007 77,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front under tray cover is fitted

Nearside front indicater is cracked

Offside mirror has play

Rear exhaust box is a sports type

Pass 16 Nov 2006 77,483 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2005 73,957 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L222 SPC is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 121,870 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 L222 SPC, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L222 SPC is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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