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P516 CCT

1997 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 2929cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,575 mi
Last recorded97,575 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP516 CCT
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,929cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,575 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 97,066 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 95,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 90,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 170,639 miles

both front tyre badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres badly worn

Fail 13 Dec 2016 170,634 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyre badly worn on inner edge

both rear tyres badly worn

Pass 14 Dec 2015 157,663 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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P516 CCT is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 2,929cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P516 CCT, 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 P516 CCT registered?

P516 CCT is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P516 CCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P516 CCT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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