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N17 CBU

2000 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

107,551 mi
Last recorded107,551 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Nissan Silvia111,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN17 CBU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 107,551 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 107,304 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 106,948 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2021 106,920 miles

Underside of vehicle recently oil s[prayed . Inspection of brake pipes , fuel pipes , corrosion etc hindered.

Fail 28 Jun 2021 106,916 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Underside of vehicle recently oil s[prayed . Inspection of brake pipes , fuel pipes , corrosion etc hindered.

Pass 14 May 2020 106,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 11 May 2020 106,159 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,096 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 104,366 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 103,705 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension heavily modified

Fail 8 Jun 2016 103,671 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

suspension heavily modified

Fail 4 Jun 2015 120,103 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

car lowerd all round

tighten clipes on front brake flex hoses

Pass 4 Jun 2015 120,103 miles

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

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

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

car lowerd all round

tighten clipes on front brake flex hoses

Pass 29 Apr 2014 100,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

car heavily modified

Pass 7 May 2013 98,262 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear wiper worn

Fail 7 May 2013 98,260 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 May 2012 95,877 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 93,468 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 90,878 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 87,942 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 81,073 miles

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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N17 CBU is a 2000 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 111,215 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 N17 CBU, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N17 CBU registered?

N17 CBU is a 2000 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is N17 CBU safe to buy?

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