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B19 BVT

1998 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,248 mi
Last recorded48,248 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB19 BVT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 48,248 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 46,768 miles

underbody general corrosion

underbody traces of sealant

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 43,102 miles

Front Inner To rear sill has corrossion but not weakened both sides

Front To rear brake pipes coverd in seallant

Rear Fuel tank strapper corroded

Under body coverd in seallant

Fail 4 Apr 2018 43,100 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Both sides (5.2.6)

Front Inner To rear sill has corrossion but not weakened both sides

Front To rear brake pipes coverd in seallant

Rear Fuel tank strapper corroded

Under body coverd in seallant

Pass 25 Jan 2017 11,015 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 11,009 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,796 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 10,777 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2008 129,196 miles

Steering rack damp

Pass 4 May 2007 111,271 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 105,376 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

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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B19 BVT is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 B19 BVT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B19 BVT registered?

B19 BVT is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is B19 BVT safe to buy?

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