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J444 PPN

1997 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

84,967 mi
Last recorded84,967 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 PPN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 84,967 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 80,481 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 80,359 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 80,056 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 79,055 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 78,922 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 78,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,995 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 75,281 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 69,316 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 63,591 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 63,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 53,551 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2012 49,787 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 46,553 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 43,575 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 33,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

boot floor slightly corrodded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 33,902 miles

boot floor slightly corrodded

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,737 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,587 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 34,041 miles

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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J444 PPN is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 J444 PPN, 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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What year was J444 PPN registered?

J444 PPN is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 May 1997.

Is J444 PPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J444 PPN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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