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N903 XBR

1996 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,628 mi
Last recorded141,628 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN903 XBR
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 141,628 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2024 141,296 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 140,030 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2022 138,560 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,631 miles

modified/track prepared

Pass 12 Dec 2019 133,860 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 132,250 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,549 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,549 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 130,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 130,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jul 2016 130,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 123,371 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 116,190 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,258 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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N903 XBR is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N903 XBR, 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 N903 XBR registered?

N903 XBR is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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