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JAP 33R

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

148,107 mi
Last recorded148,107 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 33R
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 148,107 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 145,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 143,021 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 140,377 miles

offside rear tyre goingoutof shape 265/35/18 michelin

Pass 8 Jun 2022 136,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 136,278 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 136,097 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,833 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 130,914 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 127,398 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 126,179 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 123,262 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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)

n/s/r inner sill/floor repaired with ? & covered with underseal.

n/s/r suspension mounting slightly distorted.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 123,262 miles

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)

n/s/r inner sill/floor repaired with ? & covered with underseal.

n/s/r suspension mounting slightly distorted.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 120,107 miles

n/s/r inner sill/floor repaired with ? & covered with underseal.

n/s/r suspension mounting slightly distorted.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 117,848 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/r inner sill to floor repaired with ? & covered with underseal.

n/s/r suspension mounting slightly distorted

o/s/f track rod end dust cover split

Pass 16 Jul 2010 111,489 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 206,588 miles

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

both front tyres worn to legal limit bald on inner edges

n/s outer sill corroded

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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JAP 33R is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 JAP 33R, 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 JAP 33R registered?

JAP 33R is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is JAP 33R safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 33R shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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