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M996 VNU

2000 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Skyline79,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM996 VNU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 146,389 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 142,420 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 138,918 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 137,235 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 137,233 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 134,817 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2008 130,521 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 124,274 miles

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

driver`s seat runner worn

Pass 1 Apr 2006 115,632 miles

No. plate letters rounded at ends

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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M996 VNU is a 2000 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 79,744 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 M996 VNU, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M996 VNU registered?

M996 VNU is a 2000 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 2000.

Is M996 VNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for M996 VNU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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