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GLM 17X

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

84,812 mi
Last recorded84,812 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLM 17X
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 84,812 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 83,284 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 83,096 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 82,232 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 80,994 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 79,148 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 74,940 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,871 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 65,757 miles

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 65,667 miles

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

Exhaust noisy

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 58,224 miles

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

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

wheel covers fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2013 53,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

small cut offside front tyre

Pass 19 Jun 2012 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

unable to fully inspect sills due to bodykit

Pass 14 Jun 2011 44,330 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,976 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 35,286 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 30,540 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,849 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 20,020 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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GLM 17X is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GLM 17X, 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 GLM 17X registered?

GLM 17X is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is GLM 17X safe to buy?

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