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S15 YEL

2011 Nissan Silvia

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,200 mi
Last recorded86,200 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2011 Nissan Silvia95,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS15 YEL
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2011
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 86,200 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 85,069 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 84,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 83,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 82,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 80,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 73,288 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 65,501 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 63,464 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 3 Apr 2014 63,463 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 62,488 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,487 miles

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 18 May 2011 62,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2011 62,438 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YEL is a 2011 Nissan Silvia in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2011 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 95,722 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 S15 YEL, 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 15 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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S15 YEL is a 2011 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 18 May 2011.

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