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D81 VYJ

1987 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

110,509 mi
Last recorded110,509 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD81 VYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 110,509 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

monitor brake warning light illumination,may want new brake master cylinder,no signs of brake fluid loss under vehicle or under bonnet on mot test.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 109,013 miles

advise nearside front wing lower mount corroding.

Fail 9 Mar 2011 108,958 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside front wing lower attatchment corroded through.nearside front jacking point weak wants welding repairs as soon as possible.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 107,373 miles

both headlights wont retract into bodywork.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 107,373 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both headlights wont retract into bodywork.

Fail 18 Jan 2010 107,303 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 105,713 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

recommend replacement nearside front wing before the next mot test.

Fail 2 Jan 2009 105,709 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

recommend replacement nearside front wing before the next mot test.

Pass 4 Dec 2007 103,935 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 103,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil/grease? leak from nearside rear hub area.

passengers door mirror glass cracked,interior mirror fitted/intact.aa suspension bushes front and rear split/perished/weak.front struts rubber covers damaged.all may require renewal to pass the next mot test.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 101,621 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all front/rear suspension tie bar and anti roll † bar bushes perished/cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2005 99,727 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 99,727 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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D81 VYJ is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 D81 VYJ, 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 D81 VYJ registered?

D81 VYJ is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 9 February 1987.

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