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E21 YOB

1990 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,739 mi
Last recorded128,739 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Nissan Skyline99,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE21 YOB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 128,739 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 127,946 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 127,151 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 126,595 miles

Front oil leak at filter housing

Offside Front steering rack gaitor has slight split

road springs rusting

Fail 6 Apr 2022 126,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Front oil leak at filter housing

Offside Front steering rack gaitor has slight split

road springs rusting

Pass 7 Jul 2021 126,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 123,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 121,016 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 118,188 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 115,267 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 112,033 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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E21 YOB is a 1990 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 99,045 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 E21 YOB, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E21 YOB registered?

E21 YOB is a 1990 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is E21 YOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E21 YOB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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