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L50 SLV

2011 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

159,034 mi
Last recorded159,034 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Silvia95,722 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL50 SLV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 159,034 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

suspension modified

Pass 5 Apr 2025 155,983 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

suspension modified

Pass 5 Apr 2024 151,325 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2023 149,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 148,136 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 942,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust hangers not attached.(exhaust secure)

Wheel alignment poor.

Pass 17 Feb 2015 942,041 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear exhaust hangers not attached.(exhaust secure)

Wheel alignment poor.

Pass 15 Oct 2013 136,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 132,897 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 129,781 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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L50 SLV is a 2011 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 95,722 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 L50 SLV, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L50 SLV registered?

L50 SLV is a 2011 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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