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D99 RWJ

1987 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

65,804 mi
Last recorded65,804 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD99 RWJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 65,804 miles

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

offside front wing corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2010 65,748 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

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

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

corrosion noted to nsf brake pipe

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2009 63,669 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight corrosion to O/S front wing

Pass 3 Feb 2007 54,206 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 54,205 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2007 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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D99 RWJ is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D99 RWJ, 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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D99 RWJ is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 April 1987.

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