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J493 JFM

1992 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

93,567 mi
Last recorded93,567 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Skyline96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ493 JFM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 93,567 miles
Pass 6 May 2025 92,657 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 91,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 91,655 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 90,744 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 89,496 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 88,899 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 87,868 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 87,582 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 87,255 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 85,896 miles

correct front plate fitted for test purpose

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,789 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,139 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2013 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 83,428 miles

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

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

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

all 4 tyres worn on inner edge

front no plate cracked and smaller than standard

headlamp aims on low limit

offside front tyre getting down

slight play in rear steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2010 72,961 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear pads low

Fail 13 Feb 2010 72,961 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

play in both inner steering rack joints

rear pads low

Fail 29 Jan 2010 72,924 miles

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

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

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

Coolant leak

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

play in both upper suspension arms

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

smaller than standard number plates fitted due to vehcle design

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,421 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 61,034 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 59,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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J493 JFM is a 1992 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J493 JFM, 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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J493 JFM is a 1992 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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