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M2 GTR

1996 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

107,630 mi
Last recorded107,630 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 107,630 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 107,519 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 106,598 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 106,156 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 105,507 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 103,985 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 102,289 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 100,648 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 99,221 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 97,552 miles

N/s o/s floor to sill starting to corroded

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 96,200 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s o/s floor to sill starting to rust

Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,021 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 90,709 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 89,891 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 88,109 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 86,572 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 86,564 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 84,356 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 May 2007 69,034 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 69,034 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,773 miles

poor repair to n/s drive shaft boot

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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M2 GTR is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 M2 GTR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M2 GTR registered?

M2 GTR is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is M2 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 GTR shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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