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G255 ATL

1989 Nissan Skyline

Green Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,678 mi
Last recorded191,678 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1989 Nissan Skyline88,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG255 ATL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 191,678 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2023 189,582 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 181,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 181,971 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2017 67,342 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 67,342 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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G255 ATL is a 1989 Nissan Skyline in Green with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G255 ATL, 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 G255 ATL registered?

G255 ATL is a 1989 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is G255 ATL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G255 ATL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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