Nissan Silvia MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Nissan Silvia. Check any Silvia by registration number below.

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88.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+7.7%

vs Nissan Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Nissan Silvia — MOT Reliability Overview

The Nissan Silvia has an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, which is 7.7 percentage points above the Nissan brand average of 81.2%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Silvia is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Nissan Silvia, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Nissan Silvia performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 56 vehicles

98.2%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 3yr

156k mi

2019

Based on 56 vehicles

92.9%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

5.9%

Mileage at 5yr

143k mi

2018

Based on 51 vehicles

86.3%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.7%

Mileage at 5yr

148k mi

2017

Based on 93 vehicles

96.8%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

3.3%

Mileage at 5yr

189k mi

2016

Based on 77 vehicles

89.6%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

9.3%

2015

Based on 95 vehicles

95.8%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.7%

2013

Based on 38 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2008

Based on 37 vehicles

89.2%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

4.3%

2002

Based on 110 vehicles

80.0%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2001

Based on 84 vehicles

89.3%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.6%

2000

Based on 118 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

10.7%

1999

Based on 138 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.1%

Retest Rate

5.4%

1996

Based on 42 vehicles

85.7%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

12.1%

1993

Based on 39 vehicles

94.9%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1992

Based on 50 vehicles

86.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

7.5%

1988

Based on 37 vehicles

67.6%Average

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

15.4%

1987

Based on 37 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1986

Based on 43 vehicles

83.7%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

1985

Based on 45 vehicles

75.6%Good

Nissan average: 81.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.7%

0

Based on 545 vehicles

87.0%Excellent

Nissan average: 81.2%

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

Other Nissan Models

Compare MOT reliability across Nissan models.

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92.4% pass rate

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74.5% pass rate

Nissan Vanette

41.8% pass rate

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93.3% pass rate

Nissan Serena

69.7% pass rate

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96.3% pass rate

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See detailed fault analysis for Nissan Silvia

Nissan Silvia — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Nissan Silvia MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Nissan Silvia?

The average MOT pass rate for the Nissan Silvia is 88.8% compared to the Nissan average of 81.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Nissan Silvia?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Nissan Silvia reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 88.8%, the Nissan Silvia is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Nissan Silvia?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Nissan Silvia?

Typical mileage for the Nissan Silvia: 155,792 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Silvia to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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