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R951 XBT

1997 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

120,317 mi
Last recorded120,317 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 XBT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 120,317 miles

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 117,108 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 115,042 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 112,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 154,180 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 150,985 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 140,798 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 123,518 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 115,263 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 103,357 miles

Body kit fitted

Damage to n/s of chassis

Fog light cracked

Front wheel arch covers loose

Front wipers smearing

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

Fail 4 Jun 2009 103,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Apr 2008 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 99,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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R951 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,594 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 R951 XBT, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R951 XBT registered?

R951 XBT is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R951 XBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 XBT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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