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D412 RNK

1987 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,001 mi
Last recorded99,001 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD412 RNK
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 99,001 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 99,001 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2025 98,805 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened previously wax oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear slight play found at both road wheels whilst jacked

underside has been previously wax oiled, starting to show signs of corrosion, recommend a refresh

underside muddy

Pass 11 Apr 2024 98,559 miles

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 16 May 2022 98,508 miles

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 12 May 2021 98,029 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 97,933 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 97,815 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 97,360 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 97,360 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

osf brake binding when turned by hand

Fail 22 May 2017 97,358 miles

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

osf brake binding when turned by hand

Pass 5 May 2016 97,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 96,928 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 96,597 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2013 96,432 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 92,555 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 87,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 87,622 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Mar 2007 78,270 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 72,273 miles

The following will require attention before next MOT; † †Front number plate † †Tyres (inner sidewall at rear) † †Rear suspension bushes † †Outer sills OS

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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D412 RNK is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 D412 RNK, 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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D412 RNK is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 18 February 1987.

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