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M201 PDV

1994 Nissan Silvia

Green Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,948 mi
Last recorded69,948 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2021
Typical for 1994 Nissan Silvia122,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM201 PDV
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2021 69,948 miles

Nearside and Offside inner sills slight surface corrosion

Offside front inner sill covered heavily with sealants

Pass 14 Mar 2020 69,952 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 69,948 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 69,947 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 65,949 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 123,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 123,534 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 120,480 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 99,436 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 99,429 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 95,950 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

temp fog light fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2007 95,949 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs in poor condition

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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M201 PDV is a 1994 Nissan Silvia in Green with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M201 PDV, 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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M201 PDV is a 1994 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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