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M166 DBY

1998 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,517 mi
Last recorded83,517 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM166 DBY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 28 Jan 2020 83,517 miles

Front both strut top mountings signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 83,493 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

slight corrosion to both front strut top mounting under bonnet

Pass 8 Feb 2018 83,477 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 83,429 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 83,417 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 83,388 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 83,338 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 83,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 83,275 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 83,107 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 82,961 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 82,735 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 82,439 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 82,072 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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M166 DBY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M166 DBY, 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 M166 DBY registered?

M166 DBY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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