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D289 TTJ

1987 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

124,178 mi
Last recorded124,178 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD289 TTJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 124,178 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 124,135 miles

Emissions not tested catalyst missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 6 Sep 2011 124,122 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

excessive corrosion n/s/f wheel arch

minimum clearence between front wheels and calipers

no cooling fans fitted

slight corrosion o/s/f sill

vehicle heavily modified for track use

yokohama dry use tyres fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2007 122,662 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 122,662 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 120,985 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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D289 TTJ is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 D289 TTJ, 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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What year was D289 TTJ registered?

D289 TTJ is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 19 June 1987.

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