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K437 SAF

1993 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,267 mi
Last recorded168,267 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK437 SAF
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2014 168,267 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 168,267 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 167,128 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 167,128 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 162,332 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 162,298 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Offside Outer Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 156,204 miles

HICAS lock out bar has slight play in both ends.

Near side camber arm has slight play in outer bearing.

Pass 22 Sep 2009 149,872 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 136,840 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 124,593 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 113,343 miles

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

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

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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K437 SAF is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 101,322 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 K437 SAF, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K437 SAF is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 March 1993.

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