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H21 GTR

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

94,947 mi
Last recorded94,947 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH21 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 94,947 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 94,602 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 94,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 93,277 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 93,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,431 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 90,600 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 89,360 miles

n/s/r inner sill slight corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,301 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 86,740 miles

Cat. converter fitted for MOT test only.

Heavy pitting both rear brake discs

Rear number plate using smaller digits than usually permitted

Fail 22 Oct 2010 86,740 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)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Heavy pitting both rear brake discs

No cat.converter fitted into exhaust system

Rear number plate using smaller digits than usually permitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 84,942 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,526 miles

handbrake working o.k but can do with adjustment

Pass 21 Sep 2007 79,033 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 71,009 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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H21 GTR 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 H21 GTR, 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 H21 GTR registered?

H21 GTR is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is H21 GTR safe to buy?

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