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S15 YOW

2000 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

202,688 mi
Last recorded202,688 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Silvia111,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 YOW
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 202,688 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2025 200,278 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 196,697 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2023 193,172 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2023 193,172 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 192,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 191,173 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 189,336 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 185,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 185,386 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 174,622 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 174,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 YOW is a 2000 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 111,215 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 YOW, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S15 YOW registered?

S15 YOW is a 2000 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is S15 YOW safe to buy?

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