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Nissan Silvia

Yellow · Petrol · 1999 · 2,500 cc

S15 YELMOT history

S15 YEL is a yellow petrol Nissan Silvia first used on 18 May 2011. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 16 MOT tests, with 86,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
86,200 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
16
13 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,595 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Silvia
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 May 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 YEL was last recorded at 86,200 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1,131 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,069 miles · 19 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,131 miles
Average per year
1,595 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,200 miles
  • 2025 – 85,069 miles
  • 2023 – 84,456 miles
  • 2022 – 83,768 miles
  • 2021 – 82,142 miles
  • 2019 – 80,450 miles
  • 2018 – 73,288 miles
  • 2017 – 66,916 miles
  • 2016 – 65,501 miles
  • 2015 – 64,285 miles
  • 2014 – 63,464 miles
  • 2013 – 62,488 miles
  • 2011 – 62,439 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,200 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 17 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,200 miles (+1,131)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    86,200 miles
    Test number
    313663165949

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass85,069 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    85,069 miles
    Test number
    774343980755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass84,456 miles (+688)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    84,456 miles
    Test number
    441130112650
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,768 miles (+1,626)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    83,768 miles
    Test number
    368297594018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass82,142 miles (+1,692)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    82,142 miles
    Test number
    454846806816
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,450 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    80,450 miles
    Test number
    513612540106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,288 miles (+6,372)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    73,288 miles
    Test number
    404218009864
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  8. Pass66,916 miles (+1,415)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    66,916 miles
    Test number
    871731396241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass65,501 miles (+1,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    65,501 miles
    Test number
    865186012607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,285 miles (+821)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    64,285 miles
    Test number
    869342795096
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  11. Pass63,464 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    63,464 miles
    Test number
    596773694091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  12. Fail63,463 miles (+975)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,463 miles
    Test number
    847593794068
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteGearbox mounting defective

  13. Pass62,488 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    62,488 miles
    Test number
    126863493088
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  14. Fail62,487 miles (+48)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,487 miles
    Test number
    476493293081
    • FailureNearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • FailureOffside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  15. Pass62,439 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    62,439 miles
    Test number
    969678231131
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail62,438 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,438 miles
    Test number
    759307731107
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Questions about S15 YEL

Does S15 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 YEL is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 YEL?
The MOT on S15 YEL is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 YEL done?
S15 YEL was recorded at 86,200 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 1,595 miles a year.
Has S15 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 YEL has failed 3 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2014.
Has the mileage on S15 YEL ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S15 YEL find?
S15 YEL passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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