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S15 LRK

2001 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

195,419 mi
Last recorded195,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 LRK
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 195,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Near side and off side front, under wheel arches (1.1.11 (c))

Hand brake travel at MOT limits

Plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Nov 2021 187,843 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 185,133 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front track arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 181,607 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 169,578 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

aftermarket exhaust

front bumper slightly loose

Fail 4 Jan 2019 169,564 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Customer added 1xlitre engine oil

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust non standard

Front bumper poorly secured

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

PAS drive belt poor condition

Rear brake discs not matched pair

Pass 4 Jan 2018 155,686 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2017 155,648 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 140,909 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 128,124 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 128,122 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,081 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 128,081 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 125,815 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

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 LRK is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LRK, 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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S15 LRK is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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