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C185 PWP

1985 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,467 mi
Last recorded87,467 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC185 PWP
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 87,467 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 87,466 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 87,466 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 87,466 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 86,559 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 86,062 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 86,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 86,060 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 85,970 miles

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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C185 PWP is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 91,043 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 C185 PWP, 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 41 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C185 PWP registered?

C185 PWP is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 15 November 1985.

Is C185 PWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for C185 PWP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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