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M148 AVW

1998 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,441 mi
Last recorded90,441 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM148 AVW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 90,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

low parking brake performance pass

nearside and offside rear roll bar link bushes worn

Fail 4 Feb 2014 90,441 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edge

low parking brake performance pass

nearside and offside rear roll bar link bushes worn

Pass 11 Feb 2013 89,168 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 88,760 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

front tyres are wearing slightly on the inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 87,602 miles

nearside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

offside rear inner sill has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Feb 2010 86,383 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 84,118 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 83,707 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

idle speed high

imbalance in front brakes

movement in steering rack mountings

offside rear shock absorber damp

play in front steering rack

rear fog light discoloured

rear metal brake pipess corroded

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2007 83,707 miles

idle speed high

imbalance in front brakes

movement in steering rack mountings

offside rear shock absorber damp

play in front steering rack

rear fog light discoloured

rear metal brake pipess corroded

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2005 81,349 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

rear fog light slightly discoloured

Fail 18 Jun 2005 81,260 miles

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

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

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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M148 AVW is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 M148 AVW, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M148 AVW is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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