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H489 LJO

1991 Nissan Silvia

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1991 Nissan Silvia134,874 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 LJO
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1991
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025
Pass 31 May 2024 141,895 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side has light corrosion

Pass 31 May 2023 141,894 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 141,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2020 141,894 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 141,632 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective secured by cable ties and rubber hose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Dec 2018 141,630 miles

Horn not working and switch missing (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Steering locking device missing split-pin missing from track-rod end retaining nut (2.1.3 (d))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction writing on glass (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing split-pin missing from track-rod end retaining nut (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose buckle/receptacle (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/45-17 vs 205/45-17 (5.2.3 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel retaining device missing 4 out of 6 bolts missing (2.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut-to-knuckle joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts by steering column (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut-to-knuckle joint (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective cable ties & (badly knotted) rubber hose (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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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H489 LJO is a 1991 Nissan Silvia in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 134,874 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 H489 LJO, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H489 LJO is a 1991 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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