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N250 BWK

1996 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

180,577 mi
Last recorded180,577 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN250 BWK
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 180,577 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 180,476 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 180,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 179,543 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 178,557 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 178,241 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 177,994 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 176,865 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2019 176,865 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 175,473 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 173,055 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 173,052 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 168,485 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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N250 BWK is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 N250 BWK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N250 BWK registered?

N250 BWK is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N250 BWK safe to buy?

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