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P855 CCT

1997 Nissan Silvia

Green Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,639 mi
Last recorded164,639 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP855 CCT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 164,639 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 164,040 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 164,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 159,717 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 159,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2018 156,830 miles

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

after market wheel nuts on car

Fail 10 Aug 2018 156,826 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

after market wheel nuts on car

Pass 26 Jun 2017 151,893 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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P855 CCT is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in Green with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P855 CCT, 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.

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What year was P855 CCT registered?

P855 CCT is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P855 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P855 CCT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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