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S15 JPY

2001 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,069 mi
Last recorded52,069 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 JPY
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 52,069 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 52,032 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 92,479 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 26,193 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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S15 JPY is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 105,090 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 S15 JPY, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S15 JPY registered?

S15 JPY is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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