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M886 RTX

2008 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,477 mi
Last recorded95,477 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Nissan Silvia106,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM886 RTX
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 95,477 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 95,471 miles

non standard suspension fitted to front of vehicle

Fail 21 Feb 2014 95,468 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

non standard suspension fitted to front of vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2013 94,139 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 93,994 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 86,291 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low in centre

offside rear tyre worn low in centre

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 19 Aug 2011 86,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 86,013 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 83,421 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 75,360 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 68,226 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lenses deteriated

Fail 4 Sep 2008 68,226 miles

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both headlamp lenses deteriated

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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M886 RTX is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 M886 RTX, 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 M886 RTX registered?

M886 RTX is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 8 September 2008.

Is M886 RTX safe to buy?

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