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N200 DNL

1996 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,901 mi
Last recorded158,901 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN200 DNL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 158,901 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 153,306 miles

condition of nearside rack gaiter

Pass 4 Jul 2023 150,937 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges, front Borderline !

Pass 5 Jul 2022 143,681 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

damage to both outer door sills.

Fail 4 Jul 2022 143,681 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

damage to both outer door sills.

Pass 7 Jul 2021 128,147 miles

Nearside Front outer sill slight damage

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

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

different size tyres and wheels front to rear

Fail 7 Jul 2021 128,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front outer sill slight damage

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

Offside Front outer sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge and dangerous (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

different size tyres and wheels front to rear

Pass 10 May 2019 125,048 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Fail 9 May 2019 125,046 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 12 May 2018 115,118 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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N200 DNL is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 121,870 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 N200 DNL, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N200 DNL is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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