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N178 END

2006 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

58,860 mi
Last recorded58,860 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 2006 Nissan Silvia99,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN178 END
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2006
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2009 58,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,860 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 55,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,351 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 55,328 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 81,466 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 81,466 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N178 END is a 2006 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 99,912 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 N178 END, 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 20 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N178 END registered?

N178 END is a 2006 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 October 2006.

Is N178 END safe to buy?

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