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Y987 DRR

2001 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

42,808 mi
Last recorded42,808 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2001 Nissan Silvia105,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY987 DRR
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 42,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 42,118 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2025 42,117 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 40,169 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 36,943 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 36,852 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 36,852 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 35,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 34,266 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 29,244 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/R brake slightly binding

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Under body corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2011 26,722 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 25,412 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Fail 17 Mar 2010 25,400 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,366 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 24,366 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 22,989 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 20,953 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 20,953 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)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 18,497 miles

front tyres worn very low on inside edges

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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Y987 DRR is a 2001 Nissan Silvia in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 Y987 DRR, 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.

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Y987 DRR is a 2001 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 April 2001.

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