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Nissan Silvia MOT Results

74.1% pass rate
from 58 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan Silvia is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.4% fail on Headlamps
      • 3.4% fail on Headlamp
    • 3.4% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 3.4% fail on Battery(ies) (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Hazard warning
      • 1.7% fail on Switch
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
  • 12% fail on Visibility
    • 8.6% fail on Washers
    • 3.4% fail on Wipers
  • 8.6% fail on Brakes
    • 8.6% fail on Brake performance
      • 6.9% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 6.9% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 3.4% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.4% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 3.4% fail on Rbt
          • 3.4% fail on Parking brake performance
    • 5.2% fail on Rigid brake pipes (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 6.9% fail on Suspension
    • 3.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Springs
      • 1.7% fail on Coil springs
        • 1.7% fail on Coil spring
    • 1.7% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.7% fail on Sub-frame
    • 1.7% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 3.4% fail on Steering
    • 1.7% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.7% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.7% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 1.7% fail on Track rod end
  • 3.4% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.7% fail on Chassis
      • 1.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.7% fail on Exhaust system
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 3.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 3.4% fail on Tyres
    • 1.7% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth