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RG02 VWW

2002 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

276,281 mi
Last recorded276,281 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Silvia119,377 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG02 VWW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 276,281 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

underside corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2022 271,094 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 271,094 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 265,442 miles

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

Fail 4 Aug 2021 265,442 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear reverse lamp not working

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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RG02 VWW is a 2002 Nissan Silvia in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 119,377 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 RG02 VWW, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RG02 VWW registered?

RG02 VWW is a 2002 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is RG02 VWW safe to buy?

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