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S301 PAG

1998 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,949 mi
Last recorded71,949 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Silvia117,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS301 PAG
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2025 71,949 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Dec 2023 71,276 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both side rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 69,529 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 68,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both sides sill cover fitted

vehicle underside covered with underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2020 68,433 miles

under seal

Pass 31 Jul 2019 66,152 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear diff sign of leaking

sill cover fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2018 60,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 52,756 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 47,558 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S301 PAG is a 1998 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 117,210 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 S301 PAG, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S301 PAG is a 1998 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S301 PAG safe to buy?

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