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SIL 7378

1989 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,218 mi
Last recorded116,218 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2006
Typical for 1989 Nissan Silvia99,335 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 7378
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2006 116,218 miles

ADVISES AS FULL TEST,LESS REAR BRAKE PADS

Fail 6 Dec 2006 116,216 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

both rear metal brake pipes corroding where they join the rear flex hoses

idle speed raised to 2000rpm to bring h/c into spec

n/s lower inner sill panel corroding within 30cm of both suspension and seatbelt mounts

n/s upper bulkhead corroded through outside of a prescribed area

no check strap on o/s door

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Dec 2005 110,410 miles

0/S PARKING BRAKE BECOMING LOW AND NOT LOCKING OUT

CENTRE EXHAUST PIPE CORRODING

SOME MOVEMENT IN O/S/F TIE BAR RUBBERS

Fail 22 Nov 2005 110,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f metal brake pipe to flex hose corroding

o/s parking brake effort becoming low and not locking out

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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SIL 7378 is a 1989 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 99,335 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 SIL 7378, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SIL 7378 registered?

SIL 7378 is a 1989 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 28 April 1989.

Is SIL 7378 safe to buy?

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