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L25 DET

1994 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

135,946 mi
Last recorded135,946 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL25 DET
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 135,946 miles

Central Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sunvisor fitted (3.1 (a) (i))

EML illuminated

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Non standard seats fitted however slider and lock mechanism operating correctly.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Front Washers poor

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front tyres have been stretched

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Rear sill has corrosion however still structurally sound

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 5 Apr 2025 135,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undercarriage has been undersealed

Pass 11 Apr 2024 135,253 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 117,827 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut top (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rev counter inoperative preventing RPM check during emissions test

Fail 18 Feb 2023 117,785 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All flexy ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting repaired/welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced strut top mounting repaired/welded (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 117,581 miles

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rev counter doesn't work, unable to gauge when doing emissions

Fail 19 Jun 2020 117,555 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security strut top corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rev counter doesn't work, unable to gauge when doing emissions

Fail 14 May 2020 117,530 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside inner wing corroded and small hole

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

boot floor has an inadequate repair

general suspension corrosion

general under body corrosion

nearside body sill outer and inner has had inadequate welded repair

strut towers rusted

vehicle underside coated

Pass 1 Feb 2017 114,349 miles

both rear metal brake pipes corroded

both sill panels corroded at front

Pass 27 Jan 2016 111,473 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 111,473 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 106,205 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 101,090 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 101,090 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 96,487 miles

both front tyres worn on inside

brake pipes undersealed

Fail 18 Jul 2012 96,486 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

front braske discs corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 91,951 miles

both front tyres inner edges starting to wear

Pass 5 Jul 2010 84,367 miles

both rear shocker rubber dust covers perished

n/s/f inner disc surface starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2009 72,647 miles

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

rear wheel steering inop.

transmission fluid leak at oil cooler.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 70,963 miles

OIL LEAK AT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER.

Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OIL LEAK AT TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 50,676 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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L25 DET is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 L25 DET, 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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L25 DET is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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