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K480 OYJ

1993 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,502 mi
Last recorded143,502 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK480 OYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2009 143,502 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 43,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs slightly pitted

Front brake pads worn

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 139,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2008 139,223 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 136,073 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 36,043 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 134,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 7 Apr 2006 134,306 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

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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K480 OYJ is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K480 OYJ, 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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What year was K480 OYJ registered?

K480 OYJ is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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