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L457 XLM

1998 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 XLM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2017 90,539 miles

Parking Brake Slightly Imbalanced But Passed RBT Ok

Parking Brake Slightly Imbalanced But Passed RBT Ok

Underseal

Pass 4 Feb 2017 90,253 miles

Handbrake Slightly Imbalanced, Passed RBT OK

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Underseal

Pass 25 Jul 2015 90,209 miles

All Discs Worn

Underseal

Fail 11 Jul 2015 90,207 miles

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

All Discs Worn

Underseal

Fail 7 Jun 2008 89,906 miles

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

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 84,747 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 82,422 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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L457 XLM is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 L457 XLM, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L457 XLM registered?

L457 XLM is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is L457 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L457 XLM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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