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V261 VAG

2016 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

95,473 mi
Last recorded95,473 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Silvia123,328 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV261 VAG
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 95,473 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2020 95,132 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,654 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,684 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 82,231 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play Borderline (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 76,183 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 76,175 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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V261 VAG is a 2016 Nissan Silvia in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 123,328 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 V261 VAG, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was V261 VAG registered?

V261 VAG is a 2016 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 June 2016.

Is V261 VAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for V261 VAG 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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