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W768 RCU

1999 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,133 mi
Last recorded85,133 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Nissan Silvia110,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW768 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2020 85,133 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 81,374 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 76,442 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,403 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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)

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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W768 RCU is a 1999 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W768 RCU, 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 W768 RCU registered?

W768 RCU is a 1999 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 June 1999.

Is W768 RCU safe to buy?

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