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T279 VAO

2012 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,284 mi
Last recorded106,284 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Nissan Silvia111,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT279 VAO
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 106,284 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 103,472 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 98,657 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015 95,639 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 90,480 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2014 90,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 79,586 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 68,187 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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T279 VAO is a 2012 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 111,156 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 T279 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 14 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T279 VAO registered?

T279 VAO is a 2012 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 1 November 2012.

Is T279 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for T279 VAO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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