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M278 UTF

2008 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1809cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

189,263 mi
Last recorded189,263 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Silvia106,220 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 UTF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,809cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 189,263 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 185,046 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 177,818 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 171,795 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 171,795 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 163,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 22 May 2012 154,310 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rust forming on exhaust system centre rubber mounting split

Fail 11 May 2012 154,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

all brake discs in poor condition

nearside front indicator cracked

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rust forming on exhaust system centre rubber mounting split

Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,236 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearsde tyre wearingdown to 2mm

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside rear brake discin very poor condition

slight play in front offside shockabsorber gland

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2011 137,236 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearsde tyre wearingdown to 2mm

nearside front bumper insecure

nearside rear brake discin very poor condition

slight play in front offside shockabsorber gland

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2010 130,314 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2010 130,091 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 124,118 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 124,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 117,259 miles

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

engine undertray fitted

front tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 27 Feb 2008 117,258 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine undertray fitted

front tyres slightly out of shape

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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M278 UTF is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 M278 UTF, 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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M278 UTF is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 4 March 2008.

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