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A40 GAR

1997 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,195 mi
Last recorded114,195 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA40 GAR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 114,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 113,719 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2025 113,717 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 113,570 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 113,562 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 113,184 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 112,831 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 111,959 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 111,278 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 110,452 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 108,921 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Jan 2017 105,004 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 105,004 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 97,486 miles

passanger eat not fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Dec 2015 97,461 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

passanger eat not fitted at time of test

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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A40 GAR is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 A40 GAR, 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 A40 GAR registered?

A40 GAR is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A40 GAR safe to buy?

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