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L181 YVV

2006 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,211 mi
Last recorded163,211 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2006 Nissan Silvia99,912 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL181 YVV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 163,211 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 147,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 146,858 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 146,717 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 143,923 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 140,829 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 135,668 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 135,668 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 131,809 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 129,906 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 127,874 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 127,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 114,284 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 105,256 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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L181 YVV is a 2006 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 99,912 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 L181 YVV, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L181 YVV registered?

L181 YVV is a 2006 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 9 August 2006.

Is L181 YVV safe to buy?

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