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P6 KOU

1996 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,823 mi
Last recorded53,823 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP6 KOU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 53,823 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 91,105 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 84,838 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 84,031 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 83,737 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 83,548 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 82,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,537 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 81,537 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 80,441 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 78,306 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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P6 KOU is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P6 KOU, 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 P6 KOU registered?

P6 KOU is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P6 KOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P6 KOU 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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