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G18 SKY

1996 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

48,167 mi
Last recorded48,167 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG18 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,167 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 48,167 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside front inner cv boot split

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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G18 SKY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 G18 SKY, 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 G18 SKY registered?

G18 SKY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is G18 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G18 SKY shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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