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N836 JMB

2006 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,182 mi
Last recorded47,182 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Silvia99,912 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN836 JMB
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 47,182 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 8 Aug 2025 47,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 46,484 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2022 46,444 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2022 46,444 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 46,227 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2016 46,222 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

inner sills getting rusty

Fail 15 May 2010 45,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

oil leaks at engine bay

rear fuel tank seems to be coverd in gear oil

Pass 27 Apr 2009 43,800 miles

electrical fault causing intermittent operation of the n/s/f indicator

no rear seats or seat belts fitted at time of test

tyres appear to be to small for the rims

Fail 22 Dec 2008 43,108 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

both front brake hoses secured with cable ties

both front tyres rubbing on lock

both wiper blades slightly worn

extensive welding repair done to o/s centre chassis

front brake pads quite low

unable to check outer sills due to body kit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 39,637 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 39,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,848 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 37,819 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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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N836 JMB is a 2006 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 N836 JMB, 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 N836 JMB registered?

N836 JMB is a 2006 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 10 July 2006.

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