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Y271 FBA

2001 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,809 mi
Last recorded103,809 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2022
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY271 FBA
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2022 103,809 miles

All four road wheels protruding body

Fail 14 Dec 2022 103,809 miles

All four road wheels protruding body

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 96,211 miles

all four road wheel protruding body

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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Y271 FBA is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 105,090 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 Y271 FBA, 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 25 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 Y271 FBA registered?

Y271 FBA is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 13 June 2001.

Is Y271 FBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y271 FBA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y271 FBA have outstanding finance?

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