MOT reliability
Nissan Sylvia
29 vehicles · 126 completed MOT tests analysed
75%
MOT pass rate
Based on 29 Nissan Sylvia vehicles and 126 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Sylvia has an overall 75% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 97,744 miles.
29
Vehicles
126
MOT tests
4,449
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan Sylvia problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan Sylvia MOT tests:
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Other94%
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Steering7%
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Emissions & nuisance6%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Brakes3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Body & structure1%
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Lamps & electrical0%
Nissan Sylvia pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 67% |
| 2 | 7 | 71% |
| 3 | 4 | 75% |
| 4 | 4 | 75% |
| 5 | 2 | 50% |
| 6 | 2 | 50% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 8 | 62% |
| 11 | 6 | 67% |
| 12 | 5 | 80% |
| 13 | 2 | 100% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 5 | 100% |
| 16 | 5 | 100% |
| 17 | 5 | 80% |
| 18 | 5 | 100% |
| 19 | 3 | 100% |
| 20 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Petrol (28), Other (1)
Most common Nissan Sylvia MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Sylvia MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (7 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4) (6 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) (3 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Oil leak (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
Nissan Sylvia pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 2 | 9 | 67% | 56,445 |
| 2014 | 3 | 19 | 68% | 93,205 |
| 2009 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 57,414 |
| 2008 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 72,375 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 4,571 |
| 2006 | 1 | 15 | 87% | 98,456 |
| 2005 | 1 | 21 | 57% | 142,132 |
| 2000 | 2 | 10 | 90% | 109,678 |
| 1999 | 5 | 26 | 81% | 109,243 |
| 1996 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 77,971 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 143,775 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 | 75% | 61,702 |
| 1992 | 2 | 8 | 88% | 123,599 |
| 1991 | 2 | 2 | 100% | 102,497 |
| 1990 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 200,876 |
Nissan Sylvia reliability FAQ
Across 29 Nissan Sylvia vehicles in our MOT data,
75% pass the MOT (a 25% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan Sylvia MOT issues are:
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); Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4).
The typical Nissan Sylvia in our data has covered around
97,744 miles.
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