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S15 NLD

2001 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,836 mi
Last recorded93,836 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 NLD
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 93,836 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,790 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 93,790 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 93,430 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 92,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 90,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 88,282 miles

front flexi hoses poorly fitted

Fail 4 Feb 2016 88,282 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexi hoses poorly fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2015 88,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front flexi hose's poorly fitted

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 NLD is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NLD, 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 NLD registered?

S15 NLD is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is S15 NLD safe to buy?

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