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L689 HDV

1998 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,541 mi
Last recorded154,541 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL689 HDV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 154,541 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 145,505 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 143,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 138,931 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 118,704 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 118,704 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 80,981 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 80,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

noise servo

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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L689 HDV is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 L689 HDV, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L689 HDV registered?

L689 HDV is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is L689 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L689 HDV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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