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B25 OST

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,143 mi
Last recorded76,143 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB25 OST
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 76,143 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 76,039 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen has damage outside drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Mar 2024 76,039 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 75,816 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 73,661 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 71,611 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 68,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 66,506 miles

Front both front tyres starting to wear uneven

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 64,095 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 62,249 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 61,063 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 60,079 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 59,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 9 Jun 2012 55,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 51,402 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 47,315 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 41,112 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2009 41,056 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 35,880 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2008 35,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,634 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 30,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 40,064 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 40,064 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B25 OST is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B25 OST, 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.

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What year was B25 OST registered?

B25 OST is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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