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L338 SWT

1994 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

213,740 mi
Last recorded213,740 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL338 SWT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 213,740 miles

under vehicle covered with underseal

Fail 5 Jun 2026 213,676 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

clutch slave cylinder hydraulic hose rubbing on steering column

Pass 22 May 2025 210,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 210,104 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 209,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 203,086 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 202,785 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 201,406 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2017 198,517 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 194,717 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 194,717 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 186,327 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 183,593 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Jan 2013 179,246 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 164,791 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 151,862 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 142,892 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 142,890 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 137,362 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 137,360 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 130,705 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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L338 SWT is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 L338 SWT, 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 L338 SWT registered?

L338 SWT is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L338 SWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L338 SWT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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