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E12 SYL

1987 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,980 mi
Last recorded20,980 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 SYL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 20,980 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 20,130 miles

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))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 19,045 miles

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 19,045 miles

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))

Pass 2 May 2022 18,056 miles

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))

Pass 6 May 2021 15,566 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2021 15,566 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 14,393 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020 14,393 miles

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))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 5,938 miles

to low for brake rollers

Pass 27 Apr 2018 3,346 miles

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)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 3,345 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 108,961 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 108,794 miles

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?

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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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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E12 SYL is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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