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J88 DRT

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

245,388 mi
Last recorded245,388 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 DRT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 245,388 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 167,390 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 206,418 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2022 190,830 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 175,190 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 172,287 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 167,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 164,905 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 95,986 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 95,986 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 95,008 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes greased

Fail 14 Jan 2015 95,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pipes greased

fuel pipes greased

Pass 18 Jan 2014 90,259 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

slight corrosion to various steel brake pipes

slight play in os roll bar drop link

Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,721 miles

os headlamp beam image poor

various front suspension dust covers cracking

Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,949 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 76,205 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,108 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 76,108 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,077 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 76,077 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 76,062 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 74,325 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 74,069 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 72,856 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 72,146 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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J88 DRT is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 J88 DRT, 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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What year was J88 DRT registered?

J88 DRT is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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