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K278 KRC

1993 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,720 mi
Last recorded111,720 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK278 KRC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,720 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 111,439 miles

Front Osf steering rack slight oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2023 111,439 miles

Front Osf steering rack slight oil leak

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 110,916 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 110,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 May 2019 110,741 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,095 miles

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Fail 29 Mar 2018 110,095 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 18 Feb 2017 109,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Feb 2017 109,310 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,433 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 108,411 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush camber arm rose bush (hub end) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 107,228 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 106,148 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

slight gearbox oil leak

slight oil leak

sump damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2013 102,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s/f top swivel joint

Fail 16 Jan 2013 102,347 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

slight play n/s/f top swivel joint

Pass 23 Jan 2012 99,502 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2010 94,316 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 90,273 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 90,269 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2008 85,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 83,556 miles

cat fitted for test

window stick off

Pass 2 Sep 2005 76,886 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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K278 KRC is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 101,322 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 K278 KRC, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K278 KRC is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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