MOT Status
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20,980 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Indicator switch faulty Does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan near sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Indicator switch faulty Does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some body and underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Indicator switch faulty Does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/60r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some body and underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Indicator switch faulty Does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Some body and underside corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Indicator switch faulty Does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Some body and underside corrosion
Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Both rear (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Indicator switch faulty Does not self cancel (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Some body and underside corrosion
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Some underside corrosion
Too low for brake rollers
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Some underside corrosion
Too low for brake rollers
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
to low for brake rollers
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort h brake (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended subframe bushes (2.4.F.3)
Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills (2.4.A.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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E12 SYL 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 64.3%.
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 E12 SYL, 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 E12 SYL registered?
E12 SYL is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1987.
Is E12 SYL safe to buy?
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