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R495 CCY

1997 Nissan Silvia

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,962 mi
Last recorded135,962 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Silvia98,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR495 CCY
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 135,962 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 123,850 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 115,666 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 115,666 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 109,587 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 102,269 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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R495 CCY is a 1997 Nissan Silvia in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R495 CCY, 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 R495 CCY registered?

R495 CCY is a 1997 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R495 CCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R495 CCY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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