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N414 FYD

1996 Nissan Silvia

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

178,953 mi
Last recorded178,953 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN414 FYD
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 178,953 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 177,585 miles

Tyres putriding wheel arch

Fail 9 Mar 2022 178,869 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 177,663 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 177,585 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 5 Nov 2019 177,276 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 177,276 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working and offside (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 176,094 miles

Both NS and OS headlight's beam are incorrect

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wish arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear seat base not secure

Fail 16 Oct 2018 176,094 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wish arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear seat base not secure

Pass 9 Oct 2017 174,293 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 174,258 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid n/s and o/s (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s back bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 169,601 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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N414 FYD is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N414 FYD, 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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What year was N414 FYD registered?

N414 FYD is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 March 1996.

Is N414 FYD safe to buy?

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