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V167 WAB

1999 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,179 mi
Last recorded199,179 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 1999 Nissan Silvia110,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV167 WAB
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 199,179 miles

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 4 Feb 2023 199,178 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 27 May 2022 196,900 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 191,850 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 186,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 187,696 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 187,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Apr 2018 170,875 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 161,459 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 161,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 153,503 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 151,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 May 2014 143,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 130,526 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 130,519 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

rear exhaust silencer outer casing coroded.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 126,412 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2011 114,646 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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V167 WAB is a 1999 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,809cc 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 V167 WAB, 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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V167 WAB is a 1999 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 January 1999.

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