MOT Status
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257,013 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
vehicle is modified from standard
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all 4
vehicle modified from standard
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
vehicle is modified from standard
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
vehicle is modified from standard
Brake performance unable to be tested SUSPENSION COMPONENTS LOOSE (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached LOCK NUTS LOOSE (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached TRACK CONTROL (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached TRACK CONTROL (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRACK CONTROL (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch FRONT AND REAR
Brakes, suspension , exhaust and body modified
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
tyres stretched on rims
Brakes, suspension , exhaust and body modified
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all
tyres stretched on rims
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached locking device missing (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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J496 MHR is a 1992 Nissan Silvia in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1992 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.2% with a typical mileage of 110,703 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Nissan Silvia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 435 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J496 MHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Nissan Silvia typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 34 years old, this Nissan Silvia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J496 MHR registered?
J496 MHR is a 1992 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 4 March 1992.
Is J496 MHR safe to buy?
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