MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,911 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
rear seats missing at time of test
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
rear seats missing at time of test
Boot floor corroded.
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
No rear seats fitted.
Offside Front brake binding slightly.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)
Boot floor corroded.
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked split pin on castle nut missing (2.5.B.1a)
No rear seats fitted.
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake binding slightly.
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement ALL (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (3.7.B.5b)
boot floor/back panel corroded and seperating
headlamp brackets broken but headlamps secured by other means
oil leak
rear seats missing
several components insecure in engine bay
several hoses+electrical wiring routed incorrectly
several suspension bushes deteriorated/perished but not resulting in excessive movement
smell of petrol in engine compartment
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded Seperator block-n/s/r flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Electrical wiring inadequately supported engine bay (1.9.2a)
Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Boot floor/back panel corroded and seperating
Both front wings separated from sill
Exhaust missing. Emmisions not tested
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front sill corroded
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front sill (step)
Oil hose twisted/deteriorated
Oil leak
Rear seats missing
Several suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in movement
Several under bonnet components insecure
Windscreen wipers torn and not tested due to washers not working
petrol smell from engine
Underside of vehicle has pipes, hoses and wiring incorrectly routed. High risk of chaffing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside 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 Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Engine idle fast
Engine missfireing.
Engine oil leak
Front brake discs worn.
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Passing lights inoperative
rear brake discs in poor condition.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chip in windscreen
slight play in rear hubs
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
chip in windscreen
slight play in rear hubs
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?
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E248 MEL is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 E248 MEL, 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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E248 MEL is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 19 October 1987.
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