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E500 YOO

1987 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,549 mi
Last recorded98,549 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2015
Typical for 1987 Nissan Silvia88,123 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE500 YOO
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2015 98,549 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

advise exhaust emmisions high 3.4%

Pass 9 Aug 2014 198,380 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 198,005 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 198,005 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 197,994 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 196,729 miles

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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E500 YOO is a 1987 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E500 YOO, 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 E500 YOO registered?

E500 YOO is a 1987 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E500 YOO safe to buy?

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