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3 OAY

1996 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,982 mi
Last recorded57,982 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 OAY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Nov 2025 57,982 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 57,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 57,836 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 56,834 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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3 OAY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,648 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 3 OAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 3 OAY registered?

3 OAY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is 3 OAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 OAY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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