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T169 JFP

2008 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,879 mi
Last recorded126,879 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Silvia106,220 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT169 JFP
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 126,879 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated NSR lower arm ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 20 Jun 2025 126,850 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Topped up but leak out from the reservoir (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking (7.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Not locking (7.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40-41%,NSR weaker (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 125,657 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,098 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 111,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 109,636 miles

All shockabsorber protective boots deteriorated

Headlamps faded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight knick in nearside rear outer driveshaft boot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2014 109,636 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

All shockabsorber protective boots deteriorated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamps faded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight knick in nearside rear outer driveshaft boot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 109,636 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

****Emmisions not yet tested due to exhaust leak****

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Slight knick in nearside rear outer driveshaft boot

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all shockabsorber protective boots deteriorated

headlamps faded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 101,960 miles

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

cracks in screen outside drivers view

Pass 15 Feb 2012 95,012 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

crack in screen not in drivers view

non standard exhaust fitted

wide wheels fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2011 88,037 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 88,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tie rod bush damp

sports exhaust fitted

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 14 Dec 2009 73,354 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

front tyres worn on inner egdes

non standard exhaust fitted

unable to check inner brake pads

wipers split

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,466 miles

offside rear tyre getting low on inner edge

slight damage offside front roadwheel inner rim

Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,978 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 46,978 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

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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T169 JFP is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,220 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 T169 JFP, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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T169 JFP is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 11 January 2008.

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