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X517 BTT

2004 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

93,006 mi
Last recorded93,006 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Nissan Silvia89,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX517 BTT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 93,006 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 92,497 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 91,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 91,325 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 90,047 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2022 90,023 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 89,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2019 84,868 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 21 Aug 2014 79,440 miles

centre exhaust deteriorating at rear

diff oil leak

rear brake discs corroding

rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 22 Aug 2013 75,187 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 21 Aug 2012 72,494 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 67,097 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 67,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 60,811 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 51,967 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,280 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 37,886 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 33,034 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 33,034 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn low on inner edge

slight oil leak from rear diff

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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X517 BTT is a 2004 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 89,600 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 X517 BTT, 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 22 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 X517 BTT registered?

X517 BTT is a 2004 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 2 December 2004.

Is X517 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X517 BTT shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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