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L869 SEC

2016 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,464 mi
Last recorded4,464 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Silvia123,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL869 SEC
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 4,464 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 4,123 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 3,912 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 3,882 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 1,914 miles
Pass 15 May 2018
Pass 21 Jan 2017 76,327 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 109,012 miles

front ball joint dust covers perished

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2016 109,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front ball joint dust covers perished

n/s/r brake pipe slightly corroded

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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L869 SEC is a 2016 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 123,328 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L869 SEC, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L869 SEC registered?

L869 SEC is a 2016 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 February 2016.

Is L869 SEC safe to buy?

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