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L490 MJB

1994 Nissan Skyline

Yellow Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

131,972 mi
Last recorded131,972 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Nissan Skyline99,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL490 MJB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1994
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 131,972 miles

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2024 127,589 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 124,728 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 122,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,855 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 120,013 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 117,472 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 113,172 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 109,876 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 104,684 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 104,671 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 105,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,122 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 97,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

general corrosion underneath needs attention

o/s rear wheel arch requires attention

Pass 10 Nov 2012 91,006 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 8 Nov 2012 90,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

slight corrosion n/s/r brake pipe

Pass 6 Oct 2011 83,477 miles

o/s front turret corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2010 75,906 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 7 Sep 2009 68,165 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 66,248 miles

wiperblades deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,832 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 59,165 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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L490 MJB is a 1994 Nissan Skyline in Yellow with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 L490 MJB, 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.

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What year was L490 MJB registered?

L490 MJB is a 1994 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is L490 MJB safe to buy?

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