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L959 SGU

1993 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

155,712 mi
Last recorded155,712 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL959 SGU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 155,712 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 155,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2023 155,230 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 154,576 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

sills slightly damaged and corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2019 154,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

both sill have slight damage and showing signs of corrosion

various deliberate modifications have been carried out prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2018 153,747 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides inner sill to floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

hydro hand brake fitted but still has mechanical hand brake

various deliberate modifications have been carried out

Pass 15 Aug 2017 150,823 miles

all 4 suspension arms have been deliberately modified to adjustable arms

all 4 tyres fitted are the same size but have deliberately low profiles

all indicators are flashing slightly fast but less the 120 time per min

both front sill damaged

hand brake has been modified but can still be held securely

Pass 26 Mar 2016 147,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

all four tyres stretched

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,350 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 145,287 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 144,731 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

aftermarket suspension fitted

front seat belt harness fitted to n/s and o/s

rear seat not in use

Pass 17 Jul 2010 130,495 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 122,527 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 116,058 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 116,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 107,974 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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L959 SGU is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 101,322 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 L959 SGU, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L959 SGU registered?

L959 SGU is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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