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P420 UCL

1997 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

151,090 mi
Last recorded151,090 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 UCL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 151,090 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 150,129 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 149,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 148,758 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 148,747 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 148,732 miles

Windscreen sun strip fitted but not affecting drivers view

Pass 7 Aug 2019 146,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,636 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,983 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 130,185 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 121,237 miles

Both Rear Tyres Slightly Worn On The Inside Edge.

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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P420 UCL is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,926 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 P420 UCL, 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 29 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 P420 UCL registered?

P420 UCL is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 9 May 1997.

Is P420 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P420 UCL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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