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L257 NNM

1994 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2489cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,611 mi
Last recorded131,611 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL257 NNM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,489cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 131,611 miles

front pads getting low

noisy clutch bearing

Fail 26 May 2009 131,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

front pads getting low

noisy clutch bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 120,946 miles

o/s/f tyre on minimum 1.6mm will need replacement soon

Fail 15 Feb 2008 120,946 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre on minimum 1.6mm will need replacement soon

Pass 21 Feb 2007 110,535 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 110,449 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 99,546 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inside edge

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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L257 NNM is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,489cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 L257 NNM, 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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What year was L257 NNM registered?

L257 NNM is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 July 1994.

Is L257 NNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L257 NNM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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