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G231 FWC

1989 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

25,446 mi
Last recorded25,446 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Nissan Skyline88,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG231 FWC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 25,446 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 24,323 miles

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate slightly insecure

o/s/f steering rack boot retaining clip missing but not insecure

Pass 10 Jan 2008 23,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,261 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 21,261 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

n/s rear brake pads

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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G231 FWC is a 1989 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 88,850 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 G231 FWC, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G231 FWC registered?

G231 FWC is a 1989 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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