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L70 SKY

1997 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,454 mi
Last recorded100,454 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL70 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2013 100,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes have been under sealed

Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,274 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 100,269 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 91,417 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 91,408 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)

exhaust centre pipe has rotten through

Pass 2 Nov 2005 82,682 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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L70 SKY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,594 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 L70 SKY, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L70 SKY registered?

L70 SKY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is L70 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L70 SKY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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