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T198 VAO

2011 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,602 mi
Last recorded96,602 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2011 Nissan Silvia95,722 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT198 VAO
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 96,602 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jul 2024 96,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 95,722 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gearbox has small oil leak

underside has spots of corrosion

Pass 2 Jul 2016 94,093 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inside edge

gear box oil leak

underside coated in waxoil

Fail 3 Jun 2016 94,088 miles

Emissions not tested decat pipe fitted (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s/f inner steering arm has slight play

oil leak

underside has spots of corrosion

Pass 22 May 2015 84,243 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 72,732 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 21 May 2014 72,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 May 2013 60,045 miles
Fail 4 May 2013 60,043 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 May 2012 55,511 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 50,262 miles

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

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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T198 VAO is a 2011 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 T198 VAO, 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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T198 VAO is a 2011 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 May 2011.

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