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V298 VKE

1999 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,660 mi
Last recorded138,660 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Silvia110,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV298 VKE
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2026 138,660 miles

Front Lower ball joint boots perished slightly o/s & n/s

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush slight movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2025 137,940 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both fronts (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 135,281 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 135,227 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.00mm to 1.6mm inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 131,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering rack on shakers

Fail 5 Aug 2023 130,962 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

play in steering rack on shakers

Pass 16 Apr 2022 81,110 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

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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V298 VKE is a 1999 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 V298 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V298 VKE registered?

V298 VKE is a 1999 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 September 1999.

Is V298 VKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for V298 VKE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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