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N513 VLJ

2007 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

244,209 mi
Last recorded244,209 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 Nissan Silvia113,777 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN513 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2023 244,209 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/S inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/r chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear of floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged Slight leak from hose into rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 243,570 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 242,101 miles

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

exhaust noisy

slight corrosion

Fail 24 Jul 2020 242,101 miles

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

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

exhaust noisy

slight corrosion

Pass 4 Jul 2017 230,458 miles

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

car has been lowered

engine warning light is on

Pass 29 Apr 2016 218,875 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rose joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

oil leak engine and gearbox

Fail 15 Mar 2016 218,759 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Electrical wiring insecure UNDER BONNET ON OFFSIDE (1.9.2a)

Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT MISSING (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT MISSING (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS IN VARIOUS PLACES (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded FLOOR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SILL CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ACROSS AXLE (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres badly worn on edges.

Exhaust noisy

Handbrake button spring defective.

Wiring insecure behind front bumper

n/s/r wheel arch (inside boot) corroded.

o/s/r chassis corroded and holed.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 210,576 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary on windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front headlamp condensated

Offside rear light lenz cracked showing white light

Fail 11 Mar 2015 210,576 miles

Both front wipers slightly smeary on windscreen

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front headlamp condensated

Offside rear light lenz cracked showing white light

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2014 204,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 196,435 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear fog light fitted to O/S reverse light position.

Rear seat belts removed.

Rear seats removed.

Pass 16 Mar 2012 189,368 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

slight bind from o/s/f

Pass 1 Oct 2010 157,909 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2010 157,610 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 132,589 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 132,563 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,603 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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N513 VLJ is a 2007 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.1% with a typical mileage of 113,777 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 N513 VLJ, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N513 VLJ is a 2007 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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