NISSAN SILVIA MOT pass rate
88.6% of 1,047 NISSAN SILVIA MOT tests pass.
The SILVIA passes its MOT 88.6% of the time — well above the average across all NISSAN models, which sits at 74.9%.
The NISSAN SILVIA passes its MOT 88.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 89.5% at 3–6 years to 86.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | too few tests (14) | 14 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | 89.5% | 95 | 93,356 miles |
| 6–10 years | 94.4% | 196 | 96,531 miles |
| 10–15 years | 95.4% | 65 | 119,037 miles |
| 15+ years | 86.4% | 677 | 93,439 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the NISSAN SILVIA
The most common reason the NISSAN SILVIA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 88.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 88.6% | Not working |
| Brakes | 38.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 26.9% | Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |
| Suspension | 25.7% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Visibility | 17.4% | Provides insufficient washer liquid |
| Steering | 13.2% | Gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Tyres | 12.6% | Not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.2% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 6.0% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 4.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related NISSAN models
- NISSAN QASHQAI — 75.0% pass rate
- NISSAN JUKE — 76.4% pass rate
- NISSAN MICRA — 72.1% pass rate
- NISSAN NOTE — 72.6% pass rate
- NISSAN X-TRAIL — 75.5% pass rate
- NISSAN NAVARA — 77.3% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the NISSAN SILVIA?
- 88.6% of NISSAN SILVIA MOT tests pass, based on 1,047 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the NISSAN SILVIA?
- The most common reason the NISSAN SILVIA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 88.6% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the NISSAN SILVIA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the NISSAN service history guide for how to check and keep one.