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M715 YWF

1995 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

158,351 mi
Last recorded158,351 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 1995 Nissan Silvia104,419 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM715 YWF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 158,351 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 153,202 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 152,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 145,436 miles

Nearside rear suspension joint some wear

Nearside track rod end some wear

Fail 20 Apr 2015 145,418 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside rear suspension joint some wear

Nearside track rod end some wear

Pass 22 Mar 2014 135,073 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2014 135,065 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 121,819 miles

discs all round starting to corroed

n/s/f lower arm damaged

pads low all round

reg bulbs dull

slight leak at cat

slight play at o/s/r upper arm

small hole at b/box

small wiper fitted at n/s

window cracked

Fail 11 Mar 2010 121,819 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

discs all round starting to corroed

n/s/f lower arm damaged

pads low all round

reg bulbs dull

slight leak at cat

slight play at o/s/r upper arm

small hole at b/box

small wiper fitted at n/s

window cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2007 105,491 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Front bumper insecure

Fail 28 Nov 2007 105,491 miles

Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Rear bumper insecure

Front bumper insecure

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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M715 YWF is a 1995 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 104,419 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 M715 YWF, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M715 YWF is a 1995 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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