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M948 UBU

2008 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,277 mi
Last recorded117,277 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2008 Nissan Silvia106,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM948 UBU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 117,277 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 103,330 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 103,330 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 92,575 miles

been stood so brakes require clean up

Pass 14 Apr 2009 87,781 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 84,006 miles

slight kink in offside front brake pipe

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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M948 UBU is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M948 UBU, 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 M948 UBU registered?

M948 UBU is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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