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YIA 2006

1998 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,012 mi
Last recorded106,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Silvia117,210 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYIA 2006
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 106,012 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 105,147 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake system leaking (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Braking system leaking Brake caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 103,387 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 102,468 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 100,028 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 99,942 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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YIA 2006 is a 1998 Nissan Silvia in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 117,210 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 YIA 2006, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YIA 2006 registered?

YIA 2006 is a 1998 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is YIA 2006 safe to buy?

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