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C2 LMY

1986 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

46,141 mi
Last recorded46,141 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Nissan Silvia86,192 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 LMY
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc
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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 46,141 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 46,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 46,047 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 45,687 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 45,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 45,404 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 44,945 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 44,524 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 44,254 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,212 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,864 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,864 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 42,923 miles

nearside rear outer driveshaft boot split.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 42,243 miles

nearside rear driveshaft, outer boot split/leaking

rust offside sill at rear.

Pass 31 Jul 2009 41,938 miles

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

nearside rear driveshaft outer boot deteriorating.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 41,928 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside rear driveshaft outer boot deteriorating.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 41,260 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,351 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 40,345 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 39,908 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 39,740 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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C2 LMY is a 1986 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1986 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 86,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C2 LMY, 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 40 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 C2 LMY registered?

C2 LMY is a 1986 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C2 LMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C2 LMY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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