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S15 SRY

1999 Nissan Silvia

Yellow Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

114,412 mi
Last recorded114,412 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 1999 Nissan Silvia110,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 SRY
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 114,412 miles

rear subframe has corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2022 114,412 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear subframe has corrosion

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2021 109,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various areas of surface corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2020 108,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 108,763 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear Under rear bumper (4.5.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Turbo (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Side skirts fitted

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 102,754 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensors (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 102,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured ABS sensors (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 99,157 miles

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 22 Nov 2016 96,447 miles

LSD fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,480 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 91,466 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 84,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 78,101 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 66,395 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,172 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,832 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 SRY is a 1999 Nissan Silvia in Yellow with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 110,088 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 SRY, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S15 SRY registered?

S15 SRY is a 1999 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is S15 SRY safe to buy?

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