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L550 GFJ

1994 Nissan 240K Skyline

Black Lpg 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

163,828 mi
Last recorded163,828 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2012
Typical for 1994 Nissan 240K Skyline104,762 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL550 GFJ
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2012 163,828 miles

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F lower sill corroded. (non prescribed area)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger door corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear of vehicle generally corroded.

Rear steering inop.

Unable to test rear metal brake pipes where routed above rear subframe.

Fail 26 Nov 2012 163,611 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Centre exhaust corroded.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

O/S/F lower sill corroded. (non prescribed area)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Passenger door corroded.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear of vehicle generally corroded.

Rear steering inop.

Unable to test rear metal brake pipes where routed above rear subframe.

Pass 1 Dec 2011 152,814 miles

rear steering rack seized

slight play in both rear inner rack ends

slight play in n/s inner rack end

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 30 Nov 2011 152,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear steering rack seized

slight play in both rear inner rack ends

slight play in n/s inner rack end

unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 30 Nov 2010 140,700 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear wheel steering inop.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank and rear sub-frame.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 23 Nov 2010 140,451 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear wheel steering inop.

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank and rear sub-frame.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 13 Nov 2009 127,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel steering inop, (wheels locked in straight ahead position).

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank, and rear subframe.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 13 Nov 2009 127,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear wheel steering inop, (wheels locked in straight ahead position).

Unable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank, and rear subframe.

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 113,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic oversill covers fitted - unable to fully test prescribed areas.

Unable to fully test metal brake pipes where routed behind fuel tank.

Fail 11 Sep 2008 113,175 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic oversill covers fitted - unable to fully test prescribed areas.

Unable to fully test metal brake pipes where routed behind fuel tank.

Pass 10 Sep 2007 100,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wheel steer inop

unable to test outer sill due to plastic covers

Fail 10 Sep 2007 100,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim not in a clean condition but not affecting light output (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear wheel steer inop

unable to test outer sill due to plastic covers

Pass 7 Sep 2006 87,294 miles

o/s rear fuel pipe splitting

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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L550 GFJ is a 1994 Nissan 240K Skyline in Black with a 2,393cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1994 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 104,762 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 L550 GFJ, 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 32 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L550 GFJ is a 1994 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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