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H589 VKU

1990 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,010 mi
Last recorded119,010 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Skyline99,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH589 VKU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 119,010 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 119,007 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate missing Front (0.1 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2024 118,551 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 117,491 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 115,278 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 112,271 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 112,271 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H589 VKU is a 1990 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H589 VKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H589 VKU registered?

H589 VKU is a 1990 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is H589 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for H589 VKU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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