Nissan Silvia
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 12 model years from 709 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
709
Model Years
1992 to 2020
Years Covered
12
About the Nissan Silvia
The Nissan Silvia was MOT tested 709 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 12 model years (1992 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1992) averages 97,449 miles, while the newest (2020) averages 103,741 miles.
Compared to the Nissan brand average of 81%, the Silvia performs 10 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Nissan range.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Silvia by Year
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Questions about the Nissan Silvia
Is the Nissan Silvia reliable?
Across its 12 model years in our data (1992 to 2020), the Nissan Silvia averages a 91% MOT pass rate, from 709 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 9 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.
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