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J779 RTA

1991 Nissan 240K Skyline

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

173,733 mi
Last recorded173,733 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1991 Nissan 240K Skyline112,433 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ779 RTA
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 173,733 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 173,732 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 156,658 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 156,658 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

front tie bar bushes have slight play,detected on brake tester

n/s front brake disc rubbing against back plate

n/s rear tyre spliting but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

power steering slightly notchy on left turn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 153,517 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 153,503 miles

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

Battery insecure

Pass 24 Feb 2008 143,888 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 141,012 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 140,813 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Battery insecure

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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J779 RTA is a 1991 Nissan 240K Skyline in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 112,433 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J779 RTA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 35 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J779 RTA registered?

J779 RTA is a 1991 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J779 RTA safe to buy?

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