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N149 CAV

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

153,738 mi
Last recorded153,738 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN149 CAV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 153,738 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 153,738 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front windows tinted not within traffic laws

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 138,637 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 138,507 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

right rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2006 115,199 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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N149 CAV is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N149 CAV, 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 N149 CAV registered?

N149 CAV is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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