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P121 DAC

1997 Nissan Silvia

Brown Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,751 mi
Last recorded173,751 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 DAC
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 173,751 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 173,691 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 166,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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P121 DAC is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in Brown with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 98,926 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 P121 DAC, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P121 DAC registered?

P121 DAC is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is P121 DAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P121 DAC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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