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K40 SKY

1997 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

72,816 mi
Last recorded72,816 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 72,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering rack damp

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Mar 2019 72,816 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front steering rack damp

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear fog slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Mar 2018 69,633 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 65,394 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 56,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 52,175 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre sidewall split open

Fail 10 Apr 2015 52,170 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres slightly perished

both rear tyres slightly perished

offside front tyre sidewall split open

Pass 6 Feb 2013 50,755 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,637 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 50,565 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,327 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 49,582 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)

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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K40 SKY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K40 SKY, 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 K40 SKY registered?

K40 SKY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is K40 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 SKY 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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