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J33 NGK

1996 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,519 mi
Last recorded112,519 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ33 NGK
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 112,519 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 65,715 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 59,351 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 86,182 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 83,983 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 83,508 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 83,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 83,111 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 81,675 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 20 Sep 2014 81,675 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 16 Aug 2014 81,651 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)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,609 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 80,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 74,138 miles

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

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

o/s/r steering rack arm has slight play in the ball joint

Pass 14 Mar 2008 69,426 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE- nearside and offside rear tyres - tread worn very close to legal limit of 1.6mm

slight play in steering rack

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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J33 NGK is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J33 NGK, 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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J33 NGK is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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