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M514 DEX

1998 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,471 mi
Last recorded68,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM514 DEX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 68,471 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 62,720 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 62,720 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 18 Oct 2006 57,037 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s & n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

strong advise :- o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Oct 2006 57,037 miles

front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

o/s & n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

rear metal brake pipes corroded

strong advise :- o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

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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M514 DEX is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M514 DEX, 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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What year was M514 DEX registered?

M514 DEX is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is M514 DEX safe to buy?

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