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L98 SWU

1994 Nissan Silvia

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,843 mi
Last recorded171,843 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Silvia122,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL98 SWU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1994
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 171,843 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner lower quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower quarter (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear seats and seat belts removed

surface corrosion to inner sills

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

vehicle undersealed

Pass 29 Jan 2025 171,591 miles

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear lower quarter corroded

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear lower quarter corroded

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

Rear seats and seat belts removed

inner sills corroded but not holed

vehicle undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2024 171,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded but not within prescribed area

surface corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Oct 2020 171,434 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 157,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 155,217 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 155,217 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 150,127 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 140,357 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 140,258 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 May 2015 121,241 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 121,227 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Steering wheel weakened by modification (2.1.1)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2014 109,345 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

presenter adviced

Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,345 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

presenter adviced

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,890 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 102,173 miles

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

battery loose

inter cooler loose

Fail 6 Mar 2012 102,100 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

battery loose

inter cooler loose

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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L98 SWU is a 1994 Nissan Silvia in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 122,304 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 L98 SWU, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L98 SWU is a 1994 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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