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L230 YVV

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,618 mi
Last recorded79,618 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL230 YVV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2018 79,618 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front both wearing on inner edges

under side of vehical corroding

Pass 4 Feb 2017 74,162 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 1 Feb 2017 74,138 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 66,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,805 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 61,103 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 53,843 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 45,878 miles

Battery insecure

NSF + OSF Tyres uneven wear .

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

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

PAS Resevior and pipes damp . (poss cap seal leak) .

Rear strut brace insecure.

Fail 29 Feb 2008 45,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Battery insecure

NSF + OSF Tyres uneven wear .

NSF Headlight lens cloudy .

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

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

PAS Resevior and pipes damp . (poss cap seal leak) .

Rear strut brace insecure.

Pass 23 Feb 2007 66,730 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 66,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

clutch slave cylinder braket insecure

grearbox cross member not lineing up with bolt holes 2 missing

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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L230 YVV is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,648 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 L230 YVV, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L230 YVV registered?

L230 YVV is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 May 1996.

Is L230 YVV safe to buy?

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