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M261 UTF

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM261 UTF
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 71,518 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner surfaces of tread

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2012 71,517 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Both front tyres wearing inner surfaces of tread

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 62,616 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 107,556 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 106,721 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 106,721 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 104,607 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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M261 UTF is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,648 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 M261 UTF, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M261 UTF registered?

M261 UTF is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is M261 UTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M261 UTF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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