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J420 NLU

1992 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,734 mi
Last recorded104,734 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2011
Typical for 1992 Nissan Skyline96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ420 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2011 104,734 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2010 99,287 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 99,245 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 91,437 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 91,437 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 83,807 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 83,777 miles

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

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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J420 NLU is a 1992 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 96,484 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 J420 NLU, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J420 NLU is a 1992 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 1992.

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