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S608 FAJ

1999 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,510 mi
Last recorded105,510 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Nissan Silvia110,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 FAJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 105,510 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 105,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 105,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,364 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 103,015 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 102,095 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 99,483 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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S608 FAJ is a 1999 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S608 FAJ, 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 S608 FAJ registered?

S608 FAJ is a 1999 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 11 February 1999.

Is S608 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 FAJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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