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P524 VRF

1995 Nissan Silvia

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1995 Nissan Silvia104,419 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP524 VRF
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2013 126,675 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 126,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre rubbing on wiring loom on inner wheel arch

Pass 7 Mar 2012 118,935 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 112,342 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 105,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 105,392 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,245 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 96,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust is fairly noisy but not considered excessive.

Front tyres appear to have been fouling plastic inner arch liners.

Nearside front shock absorber is possibly weak in operation. (or spring platform incorrectly adjusted)?

Speedo appears to be reading in kilometers? - (illegal)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 86,718 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 86,718 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P524 VRF is a 1995 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P524 VRF, 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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What year was P524 VRF registered?

P524 VRF is a 1995 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 February 1995.

Is P524 VRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P524 VRF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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