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S696 OFJ

2009 Nissan Silvia

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

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Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Nissan Silvia123,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS696 OFJ
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 22 Apr 2025 173,628 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four ()

Pass 19 Oct 2023 171,812 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 12 Oct 2023 171,807 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all four (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 171,578 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 171,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components spring fouling wheel (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2021 171,286 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,967 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 165,259 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 162,507 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 162,111 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 May 2016 162,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 155,345 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 152,628 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 152,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 146,120 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 143,148 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 143,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 133,238 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 116,702 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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S696 OFJ is a 2009 Nissan Silvia in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 123,256 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 S696 OFJ, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S696 OFJ registered?

S696 OFJ is a 2009 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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