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L242 WYJ

1994 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,716 mi
Last recorded142,716 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL242 WYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 142,716 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2010 142,716 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 5 May 2009 124,968 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 113,544 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)

front tyres perished between treads

nearside rear tyre edge worn and inner sidewall cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2006 105,802 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlight lens discoloured

Pass 24 Oct 2005 94,613 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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L242 WYJ is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 99,965 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 L242 WYJ, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L242 WYJ is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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