MOT Status
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189,263 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
nearside front indicator cracked
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rust forming on exhaust system centre rubber mounting split
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
all brake discs in poor condition
nearside front indicator cracked
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
rust forming on exhaust system centre rubber mounting split
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearsde tyre wearingdown to 2mm
nearside front bumper insecure
nearside rear brake discin very poor condition
slight play in front offside shockabsorber gland
under tray fitted
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
both front tyres wearing on inner edges
nearsde tyre wearingdown to 2mm
nearside front bumper insecure
nearside rear brake discin very poor condition
slight play in front offside shockabsorber gland
under tray fitted
Front bumper insecure
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
engine undertray fitted
front tyres slightly out of shape
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
engine undertray fitted
front tyres slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Nissan Silvia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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M278 UTF is a 2008 Nissan Silvia in Black with a 1,809cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 2008 Nissan Silvia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 106,220 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 M278 UTF, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Silvia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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M278 UTF is a 2008 Nissan Silvia, first registered on 4 March 2008.
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