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21 VY

1992 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,529 mi
Last recorded73,529 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Skyline96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration21 VY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 73,529 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 70,331 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,296 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 70,296 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box and pipe between centre box and rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,304 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 68,042 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 67,748 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 67,194 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 66,943 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 66,455 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2017 66,455 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 65,892 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 65,710 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 65,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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21 VY is a 1992 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 96,484 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 21 VY, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 21 VY registered?

21 VY is a 1992 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is 21 VY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 21 VY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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