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J851 MRL

1992 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,929 mi
Last recorded68,929 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 1992 Nissan Skyline96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ851 MRL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 68,929 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 68,604 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2024 68,112 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 67,601 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 67,094 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 66,665 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 66,067 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 66,067 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 65,921 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,186 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 62,558 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 62,558 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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J851 MRL is a 1992 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 96,484 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 J851 MRL, 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 34 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of J851 MRL?

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What year was J851 MRL registered?

J851 MRL is a 1992 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J851 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J851 MRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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