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D55 GYV

1987 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

72,143 mi
Last recorded72,143 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2020
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD55 GYV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2020 72,143 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 71,947 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 71,452 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 71,452 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Central Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 70,708 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 70,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 69,135 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 69,124 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 68,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 67,007 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 65,438 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 63,813 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 59,288 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 51,569 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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D55 GYV is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 D55 GYV, 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 D55 GYV registered?

D55 GYV is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 January 1987.

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The MOT history for D55 GYV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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