Nissan Silvia
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 12 years from 709 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
91%
Total Tests
709
Best Year
2020 (100%)
Years Covered
12
About the Nissan Silvia
The Nissan Silvia has been tested 709 times in 2026 MOT data across 12 model years (1992 to 2020), with an average pass rate of 91%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2020 model is the most reliable with a 100% pass rate from 40 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 82%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
The NISSAN SILVIA has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 0 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Nissan Silvia by Year
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