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A33 PRJ

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,859 mi
Last recorded131,859 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA33 PRJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 131,859 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 130,685 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 128,387 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2023 126,612 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 125,025 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 124,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,231 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2019 124,230 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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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A33 PRJ is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A33 PRJ, 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 A33 PRJ registered?

A33 PRJ is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 2 January 1996.

Is A33 PRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A33 PRJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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