MOT pass rates in Paisley

152,360 cars took a first MOT at test centres in the PA postcode area in 2025. The PA postcode area covers Paisley and the towns around it — Renfrew, Johnstone, Greenock, Port Glasgow and Gourock among them. How the cars did, what they failed on, and what the area drives — computed from the official DVSA record. Figures describe tests done in this area, wherever the cars live.

Pass rate 2025
69.3%
3.0 points below the class-4 average (72.3%); reflects the mix of cars tested here
Tests analysed
152,360
first tests, 2025
Average car age at test
9.1 yrs
national average 10.7 yrs
Arrived with a dangerous fault
8.5%
of PA-area first tests; national 7.3%

How Paisley compares

Ranks and comparisons cover the 116 postcode areas with 20,000 or more first tests in 2025 — the full field at that floor; DVSA merges its smallest areas into one shared code, which is excluded. Location is always the test centre's postcode area, not where any car is kept. Ranks are unadjusted for the age and mix of each area's fleet — they say where an area sits, not why. Areas are often separated by a fraction of a year or a fraction of a point: each rank is exact on the data, but neighbouring ranks can be effectively level.

Pass rate rank
#93 highest
69.3% of first tests passed, of the 116 areas
Fleet age
#113 oldest
average 9.1 yrs at test, of the 116 areas
Electric share
#51 highest
2.1% of first tests were electric cars, of the 116 areas
Tests done
#93 busiest
152,360 first tests in 2025, of the 116 areas

The area's signature make

Of the twelve most-tested makes at PA-area test centres, Renault is the one tested furthest above its national share: 4.6% of PA-area first tests against 2.9% of tests nationally — 1.6 times its national rate. That is a fact about what the area drives, not a claim about the make.

Paisley and its neighbours

Paisley and four neighbouring postcode areas, 2025. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age and mix.

AreaFirst tests Pass rateAvg ageElectric
PA (Paisley)152,36069.3%9.1 yrs2.1%
FK (Falkirk)143,75770.3%8.9 yrs2.4%
G (Glasgow)532,33472.2%8.9 yrs2.1%
KA (Kilmarnock)178,07670.8%9.2 yrs1.7%
PH (Perth)98,54169.5%9.4 yrs1.9%

Pass rate by car age — PA area vs national

First-time pass rate by vehicle age, 2025.

Paisley (PA) areaAll of Britain
50%60%70%80%90%100%3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)PA area, vehicle age 3: 87%PA area, vehicle age 4: 84.2%PA area, vehicle age 5: 82.3%PA area, vehicle age 6: 78%PA area, vehicle age 7: 74.4%PA area, vehicle age 8: 70.4%PA area, vehicle age 9: 66.3%PA area, vehicle age 10: 62.4%PA area, vehicle age 11: 59%PA area, vehicle age 12: 57.3%PA area, vehicle age 13: 55.6%PA area, vehicle age 14: 53.1%PA area, vehicle age 15: 52.3%PA area, vehicle age 16: 51.1%PA area, vehicle age 17: 51.1%PA area, vehicle age 18: 51.3%PA area, vehicle age 19: 53%PA area, vehicle age 20: 55.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 3: 88.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 4: 87.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 5: 86%All of Britain, vehicle age 6: 83.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 7: 80.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 8: 78.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 9: 74.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 10: 71.9%All of Britain, vehicle age 11: 68.6%All of Britain, vehicle age 12: 65.8%All of Britain, vehicle age 13: 63.5%All of Britain, vehicle age 14: 61.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 15: 59.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 16: 58.3%All of Britain, vehicle age 17: 57.2%All of Britain, vehicle age 18: 57.4%All of Britain, vehicle age 19: 57%All of Britain, vehicle age 20: 57.6%All of Britain 57.6%PA area 55.5%
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Age (years)PA area testsPA area pass rateAll cars
311,78687.0%88.5%
411,94184.2%87.2%
510,72782.3%86.0%
615,70778.0%83.5%
714,71274.4%80.9%
813,91770.4%78.2%
913,43666.3%74.9%
1011,81162.4%71.9%
1110,03659.0%68.6%
128,17957.3%65.8%
136,09855.6%63.5%
144,89853.1%61.2%
154,27752.3%59.3%
163,42651.1%58.3%
172,42251.1%57.2%
182,18751.3%57.4%
191,48953.0%57.0%
201,07655.5%57.6%

Better or worse than the national average?

The PA area's pass rate minus the national pass rate at each car age, in percentage points. Bars above zero: PA-area tests beat the national average for that age. Below zero: they trail.

PA area behind
-10-5+0+5+10Age 3: -1.5 points vs the average car3Age 4: -3.0 points vs the average carAge 5: -3.7 points vs the average car5Age 6: -5.5 points vs the average carAge 7: -6.5 points vs the average car7Age 8: -7.8 points vs the average carAge 9: -8.6 points vs the average car9Age 10: -9.5 points vs the average carAge 11: -9.6 points vs the average car11Age 12: -8.5 points vs the average carAge 13: -7.9 points vs the average car13Age 14: -8.1 points vs the average carAge 15: -7.0 points vs the average car15Age 16: -7.2 points vs the average carAge 17: -6.1 points vs the average car17Age 18: -6.1 points vs the average carAge 19: -4.0 points vs the average car19Age 20: -2.1 points vs the average car20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)Gap (points)
3-1.5
4-3.0
5-3.7
6-5.5
7-6.5
8-7.8
9-8.6
10-9.5
11-9.6
12-8.5
13-7.9
14-8.1
15-7.0
16-7.2
17-6.1
18-6.1
19-4.0
20-2.1

The cars tested around Paisley, by age

How many cars of each age took a first MOT at PA-area test centres in 2025 — the age profile of what the area actually drives.

05k10k15k20kAge 3: 11k3Age 4: 11kAge 5: 10k5Age 6: 15kAge 7: 14k7Age 8: 13kAge 9: 13k9Age 10: 11kAge 11: 10k11Age 12: 8kAge 13: 6k13Age 14: 4kAge 15: 4k15Age 16: 3kAge 17: 2k17Age 18: 2kAge 19: 1k19Age 20: 1k20Vehicle age (years)
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Age (years)First tests
311,786
411,941
510,727
615,707
714,712
813,917
913,436
1011,811
1110,036
128,179
136,098
144,898
154,277
163,426
172,422
182,187
191,489
201,076

What cars fail on around Paisley

Where the failure items land for tests done in the PA area, 2025.

Suspension24.1%
Brakes21.4%
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment17.8%
Tyres10.8%
Visibility7.3%
Body, chassis, structure7.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks5.3%
Steering4.0%

Share of all failure items, 2025 — the 8 biggest categories shown (98.0% of the items); smaller categories are not listed.

The advisories to watch

Where testers most often write "keep an eye on this" in the PA area, 2025 — the faults in the post.

Brakes: 31.8% of advisories31.8%Tyres: 27.9% of advisories27.9%Suspension: 25.4% of advisories25.4%Body, chassis, structure: 4.4% of advisoriesNon-component advisories: 4.0% of advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks: 2.8% of advisories
BrakesTyresSuspensionBody, chassis, structureNon-component advisoriesNoise, emissions and leaks
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CategoryShare of advisories
Brakes31.8%
Tyres27.9%
Suspension25.4%
Body, chassis, structure4.4%
Non-component advisories4.0%
Noise, emissions and leaks2.8%

Petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric?

First-time pass rate for the four most-tested fuel types in the PA area, 2025, against the national all-cars average. Fleet ages differ by fuel — newer fleets help the electrified bars.

50%60%70%80%90%100%all cars 72.3%Petrol: 70.0% of 84,924 tests70.0%Petrol84,924 testsDiesel: 65.7% of 57,942 tests65.7%Diesel57,942 testsHybrid electric: 85.9% of 5,958 tests85.9%Hybrid5,958 testsElectric: 83.1% of 3,151 tests83.1%Electric3,151 tests
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FuelTestsPass rate
Petrol84,92470.0%
Diesel57,94265.7%
Hybrid electric5,95885.9%
Electric3,15183.1%

What mileage is normal around Paisley?

Mileage recorded at test by vehicle age, PA-area tests, 2025. The line is the typical (median) car; the shaded band holds the middle half.

Typical car, PA area (median)
0k25k50k75k100k125k150k3579111315171920Vehicle age (years)Age 3: typical 23,750 miles (middle half 16,250–31,250)Age 4: typical 31,250 miles (middle half 21,250–41,250)Age 5: typical 36,250 miles (middle half 26,250–48,750)Age 6: typical 41,250 miles (middle half 31,250–56,250)Age 7: typical 48,750 miles (middle half 36,250–63,750)Age 8: typical 56,250 miles (middle half 41,250–73,750)Age 9: typical 63,750 miles (middle half 46,250–83,750)Age 10: typical 68,750 miles (middle half 51,250–91,250)Age 11: typical 73,750 miles (middle half 53,750–98,750)Age 12: typical 81,250 miles (middle half 58,750–103,750)Age 13: typical 86,250 miles (middle half 63,750–111,250)Age 14: typical 91,250 miles (middle half 66,250–118,750)Age 15: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 66,250–121,250)Age 16: typical 93,750 miles (middle half 66,250–123,750)Age 17: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 73,750–128,750)Age 18: typical 101,250 miles (middle half 71,250–133,750)Age 19: typical 96,250 miles (middle half 71,250–133,750)Age 20: typical 98,750 miles (middle half 68,750–133,750)98k mi

Mileage values are midpoints of 2,500-mile bands.

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Age (years)Lower quarterTypical (median)Upper quarter
316,25023,75031,250
421,25031,25041,250
526,25036,25048,750
631,25041,25056,250
736,25048,75063,750
841,25056,25073,750
946,25063,75083,750
1051,25068,75091,250
1153,75073,75098,750
1258,75081,250103,750
1363,75086,250111,250
1466,25091,250118,750
1566,25093,750121,250
1666,25093,750123,750
1773,75098,750128,750
1871,250101,250133,750
1971,25096,250133,750
2068,75098,750133,750

What the PA area drives

The 12 most-tested makes at PA-area test centres, 2025, ordered by how many were tested — not a pass-rate league. Pass rates are unadjusted for fleet age: a make whose cars round here run older sits lower for that reason alone.

MakeTests 2025 Pass rate
Ford18,40667.1%
Vauxhall17,10964.0%
Volkswagen13,26170.8%
Audi7,82276.2%
Peugeot7,66865.4%
Renault7,04558.7%
Mercedes-Benz6,14572.5%
Nissan6,00764.3%
BMW5,91777.2%
Hyundai5,76573.3%
Toyota5,26469.5%
Kia5,00471.2%

MOT test centres in the PA area

120 DVSA-approved MOT test stations across the PA postcode area, 116 of them approved for cars (class 4). Grouped by town, largest first. Classes: 1–2 motorcycles, 3 three-wheelers, 4 cars and small vans, 5 minibuses, 7 vans 3,000–3,500 kg.

CentreAddressPhoneClasses
Paisley — 43 centres
Arnold ClarkSkoda Complex, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood, PA1 2BH01418 4978904
Arnold ClarkVw Complex, Phoenix Business Park, PA1 2BH01418 4759504, 7
Arnold ClarkPhoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2BH01418 4951114
Arnold ClarkVauxhall Complex, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood, PA1 2BH01418 4866664
Arnold ClarkRenfrew Road, PA3 4AR01418 8705554
Arnold ClarkPhoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2AB01418 4950504
Arnold ClarkMitsubishi Branch, Phoenix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2AB01418 4950004
Arnold ClarkPheonix Retail Park, Linwood Road, PA1 2BH01418 4951004
Arnold Clark3 Pegasus Avenue, Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2FE01418 4950504
Arnold Clark8 Saturn Avenue, PA1 2AB01418 4285854, 7
Autofix Garage Services Ltd27 Mcgown Street, PA3 1QL01418 1277881, 2, 4, 5, 7
Bremner Auto Repairs1 Bridge Street, Linwood, PA3 3HN01505 3281504
C&d Grant Motor EngineersUnit 1c, Sandyford Road, PA3 4HP01418 8770704, 5, 7
Cb Motor EngineersUnit 11 Craig's Business Centre, 2 Macdowall Street, PA3 2NB01412 3746604, 7
Darnley Garage Services Ltd53 Scotts Road, PA2 7AN01418 7618714, 5, 7
Dg Auto Repairs Limited61 Murray Street, PA3 1QW01412 3775904, 7
Farmer Autocare LimitedNethercommon Industrial Estate, Inchinnan Road, PA3 2RD01418 8967674
Farmer Autocare Limited139 Neilston Road, PA2 6QL01418 8410104
Glenbar Electrical Services2/4 Northcroft Street, PA3 4AD01418 8740404
Glencart Vehicle Services LtdUnit B, 9 Underwood Road, PA3 1TE01418 8787664
Glentyan Motor EngineersUnit 32, Riverpark Industrial Estate, Linwood, PA3 3AJ01505 3313134
Gmc Car & Commercial Repairs LtdUnit 1 99 Greenhill Road, PA3 1RD01418 8901734, 5, 7
Greenlaw Garage Ltd36 Back Sneddon Street, PA3 2DD01418 8790204, 7
Halfords Autocentre39 Well Street, PA1 2PB01418 8988814
Halfords Autocentre10 Incle Street, PA1 1HR01418 8721317
Halfords AutocentreHamilton Street, PA3 4BA01418 4717694, 7
Hendrie Graham Motor Engineers Ltd49/51 Canal Street, PA1 2HQ01418 4869094, 7
J R Volkswagen Centre5 Fulbar Road, PA2 9AW01418 8740064
Kwik Fit9 Incle Street, PA1 1HR01418 8997564
Kwik Fit22 Bridge Street, PA1 1XN01418 8990494
Macklin MotorsSaturn Avenue, Phoenix Retail Park, PA1 2BH01418 4288004
Mckinnon & Forbes Ltd48 Clark Street, PA3 1RB01418 8724114, 5, 7
Paisley Autocare Ltd92 Glasgow Road, PA1 3NU01418 4875531, 2, 4
Paisley Mot Centre17 East Buchanan Street, PA1 1HS07400 1667474
Paisley Vw Centre Limited1 Mckean Street, PA3 1QP01418 8713874
Reids Garage Limited8 Underwood Road, PA3 1TD01418 8757754, 7
Reids Van Centre Ltd8a Underwood Road, PA3 1TD01418 8912634, 7
Reillys Auto Centre38 Blythswood Drive, PA3 2ES01418 8954524
Roadside Vehicle Services Ltd46 Underwood Road, PA3 1TL01418 4214401, 2, 4, 5, 7
Seedhill Service Station Limited71 Seedhill Road, PA1 1QS01418 8723384
Vehicle Assistance Network Ltd26 Lonend, PA1 1SU01418 8967474, 5, 7
W G CommercialsLyon Road, Linwood, PA3 3BQ01505 3373331, 2, 4, 5, 7
W H Malcolm LtdWhm, 2 Burnbrae Drive, Linwood, PA3 3BU01505 3333014, 7
Greenock — 22 centres
2 V Motor Engineers18 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TW01475 7224441, 2, 4, 5, 7
Altec Motors LtdUnit 6, Crawfurd Street, PA15 1LR01475 8883314
Arnold Clark11 Pottery Street, PA15 2UH01475 8050014
Arnold Clark60 East Hamilton Street, PA15 2UA01475 7835354
B Positive Mot & Repair Centre LtdUnit 1, 15 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TL01475 7312655, 7
B Positive Mot And Repair CentreUnit 4, Fort Matilda Industrial Estate, Eldon Street, PA16 7QB01475 7312654, 5, 7
C M Autos Ltd18 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TW01475 8800334
Dunns Testing Ltd13 - 21 Ingleston Street, PA15 4UD01475 7233134, 5, 7
H B R Accident Repair5 Earnhill Lane, PA16 0EQ01475 6397364
Halfords Autocentre222 Dalrymple Street, PA15 1YN01475 7248814
Iain S Phillips179 Inverkip Road, PA16 9EU01475 7247534
Inverclyde CouncilEnvironmental And Commercial Services, Pottery Street Depot, PA15 2UH01475 7147714, 5, 7
Kwik Fit90 Dalrymple Street, PA15 1QJ01475 7877364
L & A Motor Engineers5 Haig Street, PA15 1JG01475 7815154
Logan Autos Ltd11 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4RN07714 0096224, 5, 7
Mcmillan Motors30 Brougham Street, PA16 8AF01475 7833364
Mot Centre Greenock6 Macdougall Street, PA15 2TG01475 6000004, 5, 7
Parker Bros Garage Ltd18 Dellingburn Street, PA15 4TW01475 8923114
R & S Autos LimitedUnit 5, Drumfrochar Industrial Estate, PA15 4BJ01475 7275554
St Andrews Garage12 East Blackhall Street, PA15 1HD01475 7213664
The Repair Centre (greenock) LtdUnit 6, Earnhill Place, Larkfield Industrial Estate, PA16 0EQ01475 6316184
W B Hall (sales & Service)14 Robertson Street, PA16 8DB01475 8926244
Renfrew — 8 centres
Allan Orr (garages)18 Brown Street, PA4 8HL01418 8674034
Ian Walker CommercialsUnit 6, Brown Street, PA4 8HW01418 8610014, 7
Peacock Motor Engineers LtdUnit 2, 20 Porterfield Road, PA4 8HJ01415 6143404
Porsche Centre9 Rocep Way, Braehead, PA4 8XT01414 1397844
Renfrew Motor EngineersUnit 2, Brown Street, PA4 8HW01418 8666674
Singh's Garage5 Wilson Street, PA4 8NP01418 8515004
The Ferry Mot Centre1 London Street, PA4 8SE01418 8613004, 7
The Mechanics (glasgow) LtdUnit H, Meadowside Street, PA4 8SR07412 4826474
Oban — 6 centres
Halfords Autocentre21 Lochside Street, PA34 4HP01631 5700474, 7
L.m.s AutoservicesUnit 6, Crannog Lane, PA34 4HB01631 5665024
Munro's Of Oban LtdUnit 2b, Lochavullin Industrial Estate, PA34 4PL01631 5644634
Quarry Road Mot CentreThe Old Ice Factory, Quarry Road, PA34 4DP01631 5646144, 5, 7
Roddy's Garage15 Mill Lane, Lochavullin, PA34 4HA01631 5658824
Stoddarts Of ObanOld Crofters, Soroba Road, PA34 4HN01631 5641761, 2
Johnstone — 5 centres
Benston Motor Engineers13 Laighcartside Street, PA5 8BY01505 3283444
Canal GarageCanal Road, PA5 8LA01505 3244444
Central Garage30 Church Street, PA5 8DU01505 3204924
Halfords Autocentre6 Rankine Street, PA5 8BA01505 3248914
Jss Autos Limited38 Walkinshaw Street, PA5 8BH01505 3229984
Port Glasgow — 5 centres
Auto Tec (scotland) Ltd5 Queen Street, PA14 5EF01475 7428001, 2, 4, 5, 7
Bouverie MotorsLower Bouverie Street, PA14 5PE01475 7459531, 2, 4
Cullen Motors Ltd17 Anderson Street, PA14 5EP01475 7924004
Fergus Monk T/a Port Glasgow Motor CoWest Quay, PA14 5EU01475 7420534
Wright Recovery Limited9 Kingston Industrial Estate, PA14 5DG01475 7423744
Campbeltown — 4 centres
A Glen Mechanical Services11 The Roading, PA28 6LU01586 5510114, 7
Campbeltown Motor CompanySnipefield, PA28 6SY01586 5520304
Hamilton Brothers (eng) LtdRoading, PA28 6LU01586 5530314, 7
Messrs Duncan McpheeBurnbank Street, PA28 6JD01586 5544801, 2, 4, 5, 7
Dunoon — 4 centres
Cowal GargeMcarthur Street, PA23 7PL01369 7024404
Maccallum (motor Engineers) LtdChurch Street, PA23 8BG01369 7033504, 5, 7
Milton Motors201 Edward Street, PA23 7PJ01369 7047164, 5, 7
Stewarts Garage (dunoon) Ltd50 Wellington Street, PA23 7LA01369 7060534
Isle Of Bute — 3 centres
Rothesay Motor Services60 Ladeside Street, Rothesay, PA20 0DJ01700 5020451, 2, 4
Terry's Auto Repairs9 Bishop Street, Rothesay, PA20 9DL01700 5001114, 5, 7
W & J Duncan18 Mill Street, Rothesay, PA20 0EX01700 5030944
Lochgilphead — 3 centres
Kilmartin Auto RepairsKilmartin, Lochgilphead, Argyll, PA31 8RQ01546 5103734, 5, 7
Kilmory CoachworksUnit 10c, Kilmory Industrial Estate, Kilmory, PA31 8RR01546 6069224
W D SempleUnit 1, Highbank Park, Industrial Estate, PA31 8NN01546 6067674
Bishopton — 2 centres
Bishopton Hiring & Garage CoGreenock Road, PA7 5LA01505 8624414
Sabco VehiclesUnit 3, Rossland Place, 140 Greenock Road, PA7 5AN01505 8633004, 7
Isle Of Mull — 2 centres
A I Kennedy & SonKennedys Garage, Iona Ferry Road, Salen, Aros, PA72 6JF01680 3003964
Harbour GarageLedaig, Tobermory, PA75 6NR01688 3021034
Renfrewshire — 2 centres
L.s.c. Fleet Maintenance Ltd51-53 Johnstone Road, Lochermill, Bridge Of Weir, PA11 3RB07900 4239524, 5, 7
Ride 'n' Fit Ltd96c Murray Street Business Park, Murray Street, Paisley, PA3 1QT01418 8731401, 2
Appin — 1 centre
Gunns GarageThe Garage, PA38 4DB01631 7302794, 5, 7
Argyll And Bute — 1 centre
Quarry Road Mot StationLochavullin Road, Oban, PA34 4PL01631 5666434, 5, 7
Bowmore — 1 centre
A Mackenzie Bowmore EngineeringHigh Street, Bowmore, Isle Of Islay, PA43 7JH01496 8102061, 2, 3, 4
Bridge Of Weir — 1 centre
Gryffe Garage LtdMain Street, PA11 3PA01505 6901004
Bridgend — 1 centre
Islay Auto ServicesUnit 2, Whin Park Industrial Estate, Isle Of Islay, PA44 7NZ01496 8100884
Gourock — 1 centre
Devlin Motors Ltd8 Tarbet Street, PA19 1UF01475 6309604, 7
Inveraray — 1 centre
W D SempleBarnbrae Garage, Shore Street, PA32 8UF01499 3021504
Isle Of Islay — 1 centre
Cresswell Cars LtdThe Garage, Glenegedale, PA42 7AS01496 3023004
Lochwinnoch — 1 centre
Ian Brown Motors70 High Street, PA12 4AA01505 8423434
Tarbert — 1 centre
Sharp's GarageChurchill Quarry, PA29 6SX01880 8200064
Wemyss Bay — 1 centre
John Pearson Motors 1924 LtdThe Garage, Shore Road, PA18 6AR01475 5201494

Source: DVSA Active MOT test stations (Open Government Licence v3.0), release of 26 February 2026. Listing here means DVSA approves the station for the classes shown; it is not a recommendation, and we publish no per-garage pass rates. Some stations are sole traders, so an address may be a home address — we show it because DVSA publishes it as the approved test site. Run a test station and want your entry corrected or removed? Email [email protected] and we will act within 7 days.

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