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H205 EFB

1990 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,047 mi
Last recorded129,047 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2013
Typical for 1990 Nissan Skyline99,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH205 EFB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2013 129,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilliary belt cracking

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

n/s front tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded but not holed

Pass 4 Oct 2013 129,047 miles

front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

auxilliary belt cracking

brake inspection required

coil springs corroded

n/s front tyre cracking on outer edge

o/s front and rear brake discs corroded

o/s rear inner sill corroded but not holed

Fail 6 Sep 2013 128,961 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake disc's corroded

brakes require inspection

coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 8 Jun 2009 128,819 miles

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

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

n.s.f tyre wearing on outer edge

Propshaft component defective

Pass 1 Jul 2008 126,006 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 126,006 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 12,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,472 miles

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

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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H205 EFB is a 1990 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H205 EFB, 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.

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What year was H205 EFB registered?

H205 EFB is a 1990 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H205 EFB safe to buy?

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