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M16 RXM

2001 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

190,933 mi
Last recorded190,933 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 RXM
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 190,933 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 188,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 188,057 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear near excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2024 185,517 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 29 May 2024 185,517 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 26 May 2023 182,101 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 180,744 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2022 180,743 miles

Emissions not tested split vacuum pipes wont idle (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment retaining bolt loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2021 178,688 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 176,622 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 176,622 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 174,403 miles

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Oil leak

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

Pass 28 Jun 2017 170,915 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Front Anti roll bar link rubbers deteriorated

Front Wheel bearings have slight play

Offside Rear Slight click/knock from shock absorber, cannot be sure if top mount or shock itself

Rear Brake discs slightly worn

Pass 2 Jul 2016 166,471 miles

All brake discs slightly rusty

Exhaust flexy section deteriorated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyres have inner edge wear and are starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2015 162,887 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 162,871 miles

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)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 158,556 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2014 158,553 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2013 144,208 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake balance close to limit

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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M16 RXM is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 105,090 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 M16 RXM, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 RXM registered?

M16 RXM is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 20 March 2001.

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