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J44 GTT

1998 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

89,738 mi
Last recorded89,738 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 GTT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 89,738 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 89,516 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 89,239 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 89,055 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 88,466 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 88,284 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 87,893 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 87,222 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 86,892 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 85,689 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,688 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,946 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2013 83,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 82,978 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,974 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 79,373 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 75,274 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 71,502 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in rear track rod ends

Pass 25 Jan 2008 66,657 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing inner edges

slight play rear outer track rod ends

Fail 24 Jan 2008 66,655 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing inner edges

slight play rear outer track rod ends

Pass 13 Apr 2007 62,217 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

nearside and offside poor headlamp pattern

nearside front brake pins securing clips not origanal

Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,105 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

both headlight poor beam image.

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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J44 GTT is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 J44 GTT, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J44 GTT registered?

J44 GTT is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is J44 GTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J44 GTT shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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