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H11 DVY

1997 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,275 mi
Last recorded121,275 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 DVY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 121,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2017 117,443 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front discs corroided

both front turrets slightly corroided

both rear discs corroided

Pass 31 Jan 2015 115,906 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 107,271 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,373 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 92,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear steering bush has slight play.

Offside front inner cv gaitor is split.

Rear diff is seeping oil.

Fail 30 Oct 2010 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front/rear brake discs worn

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 30 Oct 2010 81,795 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front/rear brake discs worn

o/s front steering arm has slight or minimal movement at fixings

Pass 27 May 2010 81,009 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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H11 DVY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 H11 DVY, 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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H11 DVY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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