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L490 KVU

1999 Nissan 240K Skyline

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,890 mi
Last recorded96,890 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2008
Typical for 1999 Nissan 240K Skyline66,954 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 KVU
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1999
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2008 96,890 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Outer Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 92,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 92,656 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 84,873 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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L490 KVU is a 1999 Nissan 240K Skyline in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 66,954 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L490 KVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 27 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L490 KVU registered?

L490 KVU is a 1999 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 15 April 1999.

Is L490 KVU safe to buy?

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