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S15 JLU

2000 Nissan Silvia

Purple Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,644 mi
Last recorded138,644 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Silvia111,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 JLU
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 138,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

advise non standard washers/system but secure and working

advise stick on windscreen but not covering zone A

wheels different size but same size on same axel

Fail 19 May 2016 138,644 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Horn not working fuse blown (1.6.2a)

Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' removed stickers from windscreen (8.3.1b)

advise non standard washers/system but secure and working

advise stick on windscreen but not covering zone A

wheels different size but same size on same axel

Pass 12 Jan 2016 135,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 126,685 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 May 2013 126,990 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 118,475 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 118,450 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2011 108,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Wiper slightly smearing

Pass 6 May 2011 108,002 miles

Oil leak

Wiper slightly smearing

Pass 4 May 2010 95,396 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 78,619 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 67,530 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 57,855 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 57,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear 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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S15 JLU is a 2000 Nissan Silvia in Purple with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 111,215 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 S15 JLU, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Silvia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S15 JLU is a 2000 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 June 2000.

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