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J163 SFJ

1993 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,861 mi
Last recorded92,861 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ163 SFJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 92,861 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,153 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 88,142 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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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J163 SFJ is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 101,322 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 J163 SFJ, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J163 SFJ registered?

J163 SFJ is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 April 1993.

Is J163 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J163 SFJ shows 3 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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