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L793 WEG

1992 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,148 mi
Last recorded79,148 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Silvia110,703 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL793 WEG
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 79,148 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 78,891 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 83,760 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 83,760 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2013 151,212 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 151,212 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 138,589 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 138,589 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 20 May 2010 182,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 182,324 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 180,599 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 180,598 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L793 WEG is a 1992 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 110,703 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 L793 WEG, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L793 WEG registered?

L793 WEG is a 1992 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is L793 WEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L793 WEG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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