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B38 KGU

1984 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

55,111 mi
Last recorded55,111 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1984 Nissan Silvia89,672 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB38 KGU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,111 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2010 121,572 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel lines front to rear corroded badly

Pass 9 Jan 2009 121,573 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2008 121,572 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both re3ar sills outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2007 120,984 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 115,982 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 115,739 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ADVISE SLIGHT BIND AT REAR BRAKES

ADVISE WINDSCREEN IS CHIPPED

ADVISE NEARSIDE TYRE IS PERISHED

ADVISE OIL LEAK AT STEERING RACK

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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B38 KGU is a 1984 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1984 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 89,672 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 B38 KGU, 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 42 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B38 KGU is a 1984 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 30 August 1984.

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