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N348 PFB

1995 Nissan Silvia

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

88,412 mi
Last recorded88,412 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 1995 Nissan Silvia104,419 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN348 PFB
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2024 88,412 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split to inner cords on outer sidewall 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arches to inner sills holed & rusted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall badly split getting close to inner cords (strong advise)

Offside Front brake noise when wheel rotated

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front floors slightly corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis legs corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2023 88,388 miles

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Fail 24 Apr 2023 88,361 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements weak (7.7 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre sidewall perished

general scaly rust to chassis & suspension

Pass 6 Apr 2021 88,361 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches, both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 88,263 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 88,248 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour side repeater (red) (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's seat insecure missing rear bolts (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front chassis legs corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front wheel arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arch area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 88,226 miles

Front wipers smeary but still clearing the screen adequately

Fail 31 May 2017 88,225 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported at the point it meets the brake hose (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 18 May 2016 88,162 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2015 88,104 miles

Slight corrosion to chassis

Pass 16 May 2014 88,040 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 88,040 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 87,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 87,900 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 87,887 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 87,671 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 87,231 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 87,231 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 87,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 87,005 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2008 87,005 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 4 Apr 2007 86,774 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

front number plate not white and rear number plate not yellow

Pass 19 Mar 2007 86,671 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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N348 PFB is a 1995 Nissan Silvia in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 104,419 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 N348 PFB, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N348 PFB is a 1995 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 July 1995.

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