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HOI 5227

1996 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHOI 5227
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 105,053 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,004 miles

Both rear wheels slightly distorted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes and fuel pipes greased preventing a full inspection

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

Nearside front and Offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not structural

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

Under side of vehicle corroded and holed but not structural

Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,004 miles

Both rear wheels slightly distorted

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipes and fuel pipes greased preventing a full inspection

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

Nearside front and Offside front outer sill corroded and holed but not structural

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Under side of vehicle corroded and holed but not structural

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,793 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front on calipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))

body slightly corroded in general

Fail 4 May 2018 97,782 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 97,606 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 96,272 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2017 96,272 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned BOTH (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,013 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 90,013 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 80,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 74,379 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 4 Feb 2014 74,371 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 63,390 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 63,390 miles

Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 51,123 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,475 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,400 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 43,253 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 40,495 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Sep 2007 40,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,751 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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HOI 5227 is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 HOI 5227, 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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HOI 5227 is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 1996.

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