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P18 GDN

2012 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,247 mi
Last recorded187,247 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2012 Nissan Silvia111,156 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP18 GDN
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 187,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and rear both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 184,284 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 179,829 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 179,194 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 176,633 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 8 Oct 2015 176,633 miles

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 27 Sep 2014 166,478 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s wiper poor

Fail 27 Sep 2014 166,477 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s wiper poor

Fail 28 Sep 2013 156,433 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 156,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 142,524 miles

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Sep 2012 142,469 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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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P18 GDN is a 2012 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 111,156 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 P18 GDN, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P18 GDN registered?

P18 GDN is a 2012 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 October 2012.

Is P18 GDN safe to buy?

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