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WD51 LVU

2002 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,696 mi
Last recorded83,696 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Nissan Silvia119,377 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD51 LVU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 83,696 miles

None standard exhaust fitted

Fail 11 Nov 2025 83,696 miles

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

Headlamp lens seriously defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

None standard exhaust fitted

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 80,462 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fouling differential (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 80,462 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective fouling differential (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2022 80,456 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust fouling differential (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays and covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 28 Aug 2020 76,952 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Unable to measure inner brake pads (fronts and rears)

Pass 25 Mar 2019 75,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Nearside and Offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 68,127 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread, not through to inner cords

Fail 24 Jan 2018 68,127 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in tread, not through to inner cords

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 60,511 miles

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

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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WD51 LVU is a 2002 Nissan Silvia in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 119,377 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 WD51 LVU, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WD51 LVU registered?

WD51 LVU is a 2002 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WD51 LVU safe to buy?

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