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L131 APH

1999 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

117,999 mi
Last recorded117,999 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1999 Nissan Skyline78,258 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL131 APH
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 117,999 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 108,316 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 108,316 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 108,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear tyres low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,819 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jun 2011 103,819 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Centre Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 100,350 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corrosion occuring on underside of vehicle.

Pass 29 May 2009 100,335 miles

corosion to fuel tank straps

corosion to metal brake pipes [marked]

corosion to metal fuel pipes [marked]

exhaust system coroded and blow from rear silencer joint

front number plate cracked

slight binding to front wheels when turning surface corosion to all discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 14 May 2009 100,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corosion to fuel tank straps

corosion to metal brake pipes [marked]

corosion to metal fuel pipes [marked]

exhaust system coroded and blow from rear silencer joint

front number plate cracked

slight binding to front wheels when turning surface corosion to all discs

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Jul 2006 98,111 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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L131 APH is a 1999 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 78,258 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 L131 APH, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L131 APH is a 1999 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 29 March 1999.

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