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J55 PAE

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

44,519 mi
Last recorded44,519 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 PAE
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 44,519 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust rubber not attached

Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,482 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls cut but not to cordes

Fail 12 Apr 2012 37,479 miles

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

o/s/f and o/s/r tyre walls cut but not to cordes

Pass 5 Apr 2011 29,531 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 28,372 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 28,372 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 27,872 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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J55 PAE is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J55 PAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J55 PAE registered?

J55 PAE is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is J55 PAE safe to buy?

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