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L942 WYJ

2008 Nissan Silvia

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 2008 Nissan Silvia106,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL942 WYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 83,653 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 75,021 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

both front shock absorber glands have slight wear

o/s/f inner disc face scored

Pass 6 Jan 2009 65,579 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 65,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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L942 WYJ is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,220 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 L942 WYJ, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L942 WYJ registered?

L942 WYJ is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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