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L501 SWR

1993 Nissan 240K Skyline

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,459 mi
Last recorded144,459 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Nissan 240K Skyline98,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL501 SWR
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 144,459 miles

Front Steering component damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 135,342 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 135,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 119,306 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 111,334 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 111,333 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006
Fail 19 Jun 2006 100,560 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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L501 SWR is a 1993 Nissan 240K Skyline in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1993 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 98,865 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 L501 SWR, 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 33 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L501 SWR registered?

L501 SWR is a 1993 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is L501 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for L501 SWR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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