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P790 DUD

1997 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,536 mi
Last recorded85,536 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP790 DUD
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 85,536 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2026

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 85,970 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 30 Oct 2021 84,557 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 84,557 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2020 82,677 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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P790 DUD is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P790 DUD, 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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P790 DUD is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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