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L589 LBE

1993 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Silvia118,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL589 LBE
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 125,195 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has been lowered

Pass 19 Aug 2019 121,931 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 121,931 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 120,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 120,665 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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L589 LBE is a 1993 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L589 LBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L589 LBE registered?

L589 LBE is a 1993 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L589 LBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for L589 LBE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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