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L897 DKH

1995 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,035 mi
Last recorded104,035 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2017
Typical for 1995 Nissan Skyline91,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL897 DKH
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2017 104,035 miles

Both front brake pipes rusty

Both front headlamp poor beam pattern

Both front inner bushes slight movement

Both rear sills rusty

Nearside front top mount rusty

Oil leak

Rear underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2016 95,953 miles

Both front inner bushes slight movement

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2015 88,028 miles

Corrosion forming on underside

Front to rear brake pipes rusty

Front wipers smeary

Pass 29 Sep 2014 133,876 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear brake discs corroded

Front chassis legs damaged and corroded

Inner sills corroded

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroded

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 131,010 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 118,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 125,597 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 120,335 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 120,318 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 111,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 107,053 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 99,274 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 98,941 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 89,600 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 89,600 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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L897 DKH is a 1995 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 91,879 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 L897 DKH, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L897 DKH registered?

L897 DKH is a 1995 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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