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M918 VJL

2017 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,262 mi
Last recorded184,262 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2017 Nissan Silvia132,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM918 VJL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 184,262 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 176,773 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 170,099 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2023 170,099 miles

Offside Front screen washer poor

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear diff nosey

Fail 13 May 2023 170,099 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front screen washer poor

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

Rear diff nosey

Pass 6 May 2022 170,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 170,099 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2020 170,099 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 170,099 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 170,099 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 169,551 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 169,550 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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M918 VJL is a 2017 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 132,901 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 M918 VJL, 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 9 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M918 VJL registered?

M918 VJL is a 2017 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 November 2017.

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