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D4 JDN

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

146,216 mi
Last recorded146,216 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 JDN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 146,216 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 145,630 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 144,786 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 143,937 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 143,464 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 142,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 141,182 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 139,318 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 134,174 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 128,319 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 121,464 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 117,790 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 107,849 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 93,915 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 93,748 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 90,809 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 90,807 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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)

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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D4 JDN is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 D4 JDN, 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 D4 JDN registered?

D4 JDN is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is D4 JDN safe to buy?

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