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W396 VCD

2008 Nissan Silvia

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,217 mi
Last recorded115,217 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Nissan Silvia106,220 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW396 VCD
MakeNissan
ModelSilvia
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 115,217 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 111,240 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 107,275 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 106,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 101,758 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 101,758 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 10 Sep 2010 90,373 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 92,936 miles

Both lower sill panels damaged

Front brake pads getting low on wear

O/s reverse lamp is inoperative

Fail 7 Sep 2009 92,936 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Both lower sill panels damaged

Front brake pads getting low on wear

O/s reverse lamp is inoperative

Fail 10 Aug 2009 92,458 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres are perishing

Both lower sill panels have been distorted (look to have supported vehicle weight)

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

Front number plate is missing

O/s reverse lamp is inoperative

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

Turbo oil return has a small leak

Pass 4 Aug 2008 89,766 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)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 89,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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W396 VCD is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in White with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W396 VCD, 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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What year was W396 VCD registered?

W396 VCD is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 5 August 2008.

Is W396 VCD safe to buy?

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