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L20 SKY

1997 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

29,458 mi
Last recorded29,458 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 29,458 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 26,582 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 24,891 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 20,043 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 20,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 19,754 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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L20 SKY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L20 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 L20 SKY registered?

L20 SKY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is L20 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L20 SKY shows 6 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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