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J89 NPR

1992 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

81,813 mi
Last recorded81,813 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1992 Nissan Skyline96,484 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ89 NPR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 81,813 miles

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

rear steering hydraulic pipe slightly distorted

Fail 6 Jan 2025 81,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded slightly

rear steering hydraulic pipe slightly distorted

Pass 10 Jun 2023 81,439 miles

both rear wheel arches are corroded slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2023 81,439 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both rear wheel arches are corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jun 2022 80,582 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 79,487 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 75,824 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2019 75,824 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 75,823 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

fuel tank straps corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,999 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 69,997 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 55,666 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,575 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 51,259 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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J89 NPR is a 1992 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 J89 NPR, 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.

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What year was J89 NPR registered?

J89 NPR is a 1992 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J89 NPR safe to buy?

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