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C375 HGJ

1985 Nissan Silvia

Orange Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,931 mi
Last recorded145,931 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 1985 Nissan Silvia91,043 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC375 HGJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1985
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 145,931 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2009 145,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 145,409 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 143,268 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear and nearside front wheel arch has temporary repair tape

steering rack mounting bracket has slight play

Fail 27 Feb 2006 140,395 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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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C375 HGJ is a 1985 Nissan Silvia in Orange with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C375 HGJ, 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 C375 HGJ registered?

C375 HGJ is a 1985 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 19 November 1985.

Is C375 HGJ safe to buy?

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