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P871 RND

1996 Nissan Silvia

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,744 mi
Last recorded135,744 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Silvia121,870 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 RND
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2026 135,744 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,699 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 135,699 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 135,420 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 135,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel fitment has slight wear between wheel and hub spigot mounting (4.2.B.5)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Spare tyre defective

no seats fitted in the car only has drivers seat fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,006 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 135,006 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2012 134,438 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

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

power steering pipes damaged

Pass 4 May 2010 124,167 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2009 109,878 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 109,592 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Mar 2009 109,262 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 100,444 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 93,402 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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P871 RND is a 1996 Nissan Silvia in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P871 RND, 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 P871 RND registered?

P871 RND is a 1996 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P871 RND safe to buy?

The MOT history for P871 RND shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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