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N142 MCL

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

105,107 mi
Last recorded105,107 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 MCL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 105,107 miles

Corrosion to sills and wings

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 104,257 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 101,025 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 93,218 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 90,230 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 82,607 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 80,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 74,244 miles

both side front arm bushs started to perish

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,079 miles

o/s/r wheel rim has been distorted at some point

slight exhaust blow from turbo/manifold area

Fail 20 Jun 2011 70,066 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r wheel rim has been distorted at some point

slight exhaust blow from turbo/manifold area

Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,409 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,786 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 29,473 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 14,112 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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N142 MCL is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 N142 MCL, 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 N142 MCL registered?

N142 MCL is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N142 MCL safe to buy?

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