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H242 DUF

1991 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,340 mi
Last recorded39,340 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Nissan Skyline104,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH242 DUF
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 39,340 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2014 38,726 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,595 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Nov 2010 37,595 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 31,324 miles

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

slight cracking nearsde rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,148 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 31,141 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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H242 DUF is a 1991 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 104,604 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 H242 DUF, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H242 DUF registered?

H242 DUF is a 1991 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is H242 DUF safe to buy?

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