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E9 DCO

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,212 mi
Last recorded98,212 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE9 DCO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 98,212 miles

unable to do full inspection due to layr of under seal

Pass 1 Dec 2020 98,106 miles

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 24 Sep 2020 98,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Lower arm inner ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General underbody corrosion / Undersealed

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower attachment inner gaitor (5.3.4 (b) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Aug 2017 89,675 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 85,807 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 85,157 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 84,057 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 82,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 81,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 79,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 23 Jul 2010 76,384 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 72,909 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 69,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 62,847 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 55,625 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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E9 DCO is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 E9 DCO, 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 E9 DCO registered?

E9 DCO is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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