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N16 WST

1996 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,905 mi
Last recorded113,905 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN16 WST
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 113,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all four brake discs corroding

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jul 2007 110,455 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen washers operation from rear wiper /washer switch

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2007 110,455 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front screen washers operation from rear wiper /washer switch

rear number plate slightly insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2006 106,931 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 102,742 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 102,742 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N16 WST is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N16 WST, 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 N16 WST registered?

N16 WST is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is N16 WST safe to buy?

The MOT history for N16 WST shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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