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L288 SWT

2007 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,694 mi
Last recorded133,694 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2007 Nissan Silvia113,777 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL288 SWT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 133,694 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 133,694 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 127,558 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 23 Jun 2010 123,453 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 123,405 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 118,610 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 118,468 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 109,879 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 95,604 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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L288 SWT is a 2007 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 113,777 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 L288 SWT, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L288 SWT registered?

L288 SWT is a 2007 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is L288 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L288 SWT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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