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E26 MRY

1996 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,634 mi
Last recorded127,634 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE26 MRY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 127,634 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 125,442 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 125,442 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner slightly corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under side under sealed

Pass 11 Feb 2023 125,442 miles

Rear roll cage fitted

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened all 4 (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

after market steering wheel

Pass 31 Dec 2021 121,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 117,101 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 114,089 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 114,191 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sills as surface corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch as surface corrosion

rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 19 Sep 2016 114,191 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both sills as surface corrosion

o/s/r wheel arch as surface corrosion

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 17 Aug 2015 113,483 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 113,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 111,972 miles

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

Oil leak

advise hole in boot due to corrsion

Pass 1 Feb 2013 111,049 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise corrsion in boot

Pass 12 Nov 2011 109,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrsion and hole in spare tyre well

Fail 11 Nov 2011 109,945 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise corrsion and hole in spare tyre well

Pass 5 Aug 2010 108,745 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2008 107,113 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 107,091 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)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 103,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 89,841 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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E26 MRY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 E26 MRY, 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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E26 MRY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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