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N20 SFH

2001 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN20 SFH
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 128,301 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 119,063 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 114,564 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 114,564 miles

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 102,966 miles

underside light surface corrosion

Pass 9 Dec 2019 97,439 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 96,769 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 91,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 89,807 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,807 miles

front number plate has slight damage

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,218 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 85,049 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,047 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,283 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,278 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 55,736 miles

large bore exhaust fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2008 55,726 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

large bore exhaust fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2007 43,371 miles

nearside and offside front/rear shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 9 Feb 2006 37,460 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s and o/s rear and n/s front shock absorber dust covers split

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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N20 SFH is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 N20 SFH, 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 N20 SFH registered?

N20 SFH is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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