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L459 PSX

2009 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

172,862 mi
Last recorded172,862 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Nissan Silvia123,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 PSX
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 172,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 171,649 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 170,827 miles

outer sill to floor lips have damage by trolley jack? both sides

Fail 14 Apr 2015 170,570 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

outer sill to floor lips have damage by trolley jack? both sides

Pass 10 Apr 2014 161,756 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

ns chassis leg damaged

os chassis leg damaged

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2013 150,797 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 150,797 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 138,642 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 138,640 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 131,229 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 123,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 122,007 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 121,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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L459 PSX is a 2009 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 123,256 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 L459 PSX, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L459 PSX is a 2009 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 20 January 2009.

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