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D155 VAO

1987 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

59,920 mi
Last recorded59,920 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD155 VAO
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2012 59,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 59,903 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 55,511 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Lower Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

none standard wheel nut fitted to each wheel

r/n/s brake disc uneven wear

Fail 18 Oct 2010 51,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear discs corroded.

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,168 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear discs corroded.

Steering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,830 miles

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

exhaust hanger rubbers perished

Fail 13 Oct 2008 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

r/n/side brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2008 42,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

r/n/side brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Oct 2007 37,007 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,747 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 29,152 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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D155 VAO is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1987 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 88,123 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 D155 VAO, 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 39 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D155 VAO is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 19 March 1987.

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