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J4 VOA

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

99,948 mi
Last recorded99,948 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2021
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ4 VOA
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2021 99,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 99,807 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 99,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 99,717 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 99,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,878 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Various body and chassis corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2016 97,058 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s + o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all brake discs slightly corroded

fuel line at rear slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing inner edges + 3mm in centres

Fail 21 Dec 2015 97,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,157 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 91,157 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 88,918 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2013 88,911 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (2.4.C.3b)

Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,401 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,401 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2011 83,256 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 76,445 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 64,141 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,715 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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J4 VOA is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J4 VOA, 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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J4 VOA is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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