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E400 HLE

1987 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

90,181 mi
Last recorded90,181 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE400 HLE
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 90,181 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 90,061 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 89,987 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 89,948 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 89,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 89,591 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 89,195 miles

All four coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2019 89,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All four coil springs corroded

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 88,841 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 May 2017 88,123 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 88,123 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 May 2016 87,248 miles

under body corroded

Fail 7 May 2016 87,248 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

under body corroded

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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E400 HLE is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E400 HLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E400 HLE registered?

E400 HLE is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 18 December 1987.

Is E400 HLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E400 HLE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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