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L488 SGW

1994 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,833 mi
Last recorded133,833 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 SGW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 133,833 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 133,815 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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L488 SGW is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 99,965 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 L488 SGW, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L488 SGW registered?

L488 SGW is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 November 1994.

Is L488 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L488 SGW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does L488 SGW have outstanding finance?

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