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JAC 813D

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,807 mi
Last recorded93,807 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAC 813D
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 93,807 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 93,688 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 93,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged side wall showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 92,816 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 92,357 miles

Nearside Front lower arm bush split

Nearside Rear disc brake sticking slightly

Offside Front lower arm bush split

Offside Rear disc brake sticking slightly

Pass 16 May 2017 91,622 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 90,714 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 90,642 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,869 miles

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)

both rear brake pipes by hoses starting to corrode

n/s/f upper wishbone front bush shows signs of wear

o/s headlamp lens deteriorated/beam image impaired slightly

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

slight blow from exhaust rear join area

squeal from front brakes

Pass 28 Apr 2014 89,252 miles

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)

brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex starting to corrode

headlamps slightly different

slight blow from rear of exhaust/has been previously welded

squeal on front brakes

Fail 28 Apr 2014 89,252 miles

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)

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)

brake pipe leading to o/s/r flex starting to corrode

headlamps slightly different

o/s/r tyre under inflated

slight blow from rear of exhaust/has been previously welded

squeal on front brakes

Pass 1 May 2013 88,093 miles

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Fail 29 Apr 2013 88,093 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

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

SLIGHT PLAY NEAR SIDE REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Pass 21 Feb 2012 86,878 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

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

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

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

SLIAGHT PLAY N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Fail 21 Feb 2012 86,878 miles

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)

EXHAUST BACK BOX IS CORRODED AND BLOWING SLIGHTLY

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

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE IS CORRODED

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

SLIAGHT PLAY N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH

Pass 17 Feb 2011 85,372 miles

N/S/R AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TIE BAR ARMS BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Fail 14 Feb 2011 85,330 miles

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)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/R AND O/S/F SUSPENSION TIE BAR ARMS BUSHES ARE WORN

N/S/R SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,339 miles

slight clunk noise from suspension no fault

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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JAC 813D is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JAC 813D, 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 JAC 813D registered?

JAC 813D is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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