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D788 SNT

1987 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,002 mi
Last recorded84,002 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD788 SNT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 84,002 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 83,177 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 79,301 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 79,269 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2017 78,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 78,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

car modified

Fail 26 Sep 2012 78,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

car modified

Fail 25 Feb 2012 78,143 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

General underbody corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2007 73,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 64,497 miles

same as pervus sheet

Fail 7 Jul 2006 64,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no spring on h/brake mechanism(quick release system)

oil leak

r/brake discs badly deteriated

windscreen lightly scratched on o/s

wiper blades deteriated

Fail 3 Jul 2006 64,483 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside 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.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

horn switch faulty

no rear seats fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2005 58,428 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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D788 SNT is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 D788 SNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D788 SNT registered?

D788 SNT is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 16 April 1987.

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