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V158 GAM

2012 Nissan Silvia

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

59,089 mi
Last recorded59,089 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Silvia111,156 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV158 GAM
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 59,089 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 59,089 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 58,415 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 55,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 55,702 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 55,640 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 55,638 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 54,633 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 52,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 49,613 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 43,201 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 37,856 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 37,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,457 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 26,565 miles

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 19,995 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 12,816 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 18,964 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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V158 GAM is a 2012 Nissan Silvia in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V158 GAM, 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 V158 GAM registered?

V158 GAM is a 2012 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 8 February 2012.

Is V158 GAM safe to buy?

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