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H53 BYH

1990 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

184,955 mi
Last recorded184,955 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Skyline99,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH53 BYH
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 184,955 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2024 183,803 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 183,561 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 172,248 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 169,482 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 166,755 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 163,891 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 159,477 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 154,719 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 147,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 146,977 miles

O/S/F tyre has small cut on inner sidewall but not deep to reach cords

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 145,898 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 1 Oct 2009 143,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no rear seats

slight play in rear axle tie bar

Pass 1 Oct 2009 143,352 miles

no rear seats

slight play in rear axle tie bar

Fail 20 Oct 2008 142,641 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight play rear rack

Pass 20 Oct 2008 142,641 miles

slight play rear rack

Pass 4 Oct 2007 139,051 miles

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

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 122,866 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 122,866 miles

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

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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H53 BYH is a 1990 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 H53 BYH, 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 H53 BYH registered?

H53 BYH is a 1990 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H53 BYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for H53 BYH shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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