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AYZ 5055

1996 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,878 mi
Last recorded92,878 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAYZ 5055
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 92,878 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 92,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 92,550 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 92,300 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 92,181 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 92,017 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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AYZ 5055 is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AYZ 5055, 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 AYZ 5055 registered?

AYZ 5055 is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is AYZ 5055 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AYZ 5055 shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AYZ 5055 have outstanding finance?

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