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R401 TAC

1998 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,355 mi
Last recorded86,355 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Silvia117,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 TAC
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2012 86,355 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2012 86,355 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2011 70,273 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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R401 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 117,210 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 R401 TAC, 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 28 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 R401 TAC registered?

R401 TAC is a 1998 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R401 TAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 TAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R401 TAC have outstanding finance?

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