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E248 MEL

1987 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

174,911 mi
Last recorded174,911 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2019
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE248 MEL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2019 174,911 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear seats missing at time of test

Fail 2 Mar 2019 174,910 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 174,456 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 174,456 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 174,386 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2016 174,386 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 171,599 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 171,599 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jan 2011 171,583 miles

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.

Fail 25 Jul 2009 171,321 miles

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 171,321 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2008 168,424 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 168,215 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 160,322 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 160,316 miles

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?

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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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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