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R716 SSA

1997 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,638 mi
Last recorded70,638 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 SSA
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 70,638 miles

Exhaust louder than standard system

Wide bodykit

Pass 23 Jun 2024 70,555 miles

Aftermarket wide arches bolted on

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 70,544 miles

Aftermarket Wheel Arches Bolted On

Exhaust Louder Than Standard

Sun Strip Fitted, Not Obscuring Driver View Of Road

Pass 20 Jul 2019 70,521 miles

Exhaust noisy stainless steel exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) movement on ball joint on track rod, felt through steering rack gaitor ()

aftermarket bonnet pins replaced factory bonnet latch - still secures with locks

aftermarket rear wheel arches bolted onto body

rear seats removed at time of test, seat belts still fully functional

Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,320 miles

aftermarket bonnet catches fitted/factory latch removed

exhaust louder than standard

rear seats removed

Pass 30 May 2016 70,254 miles

Advise rear seats not fitted at time of test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 69,541 miles

Exhaust noisy.

Pass 10 May 2014 100,456 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 May 2013 100,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats removed

Fail 10 May 2013 100,277 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear seats removed

Pass 25 May 2012 91,781 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 91,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 88,676 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 88,676 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 85,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 85,539 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R716 SSA is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,926 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 R716 SSA, 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 R716 SSA registered?

R716 SSA is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R716 SSA safe to buy?

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