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M16 TST

1996 Nissan 240K Skyline

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

124,498 mi
Last recorded124,498 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline88,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM16 TST
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 124,498 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 123,782 miles

Front headlight lenses slightly discoloured an reducing beam output

Fail 11 May 2017 123,609 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides not showing correct pattern lenses discoloured (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 117,188 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,188 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.2.6)

Pass 9 May 2014 110,795 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 110,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

both front tyre inner edges worn but still legal at time of test also o/s/f tyre outer wall minor cracks in outer wall

Pass 13 Oct 2011 110,624 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 108,916 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 108,913 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 106,523 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 100,209 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 100,209 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 92,498 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 92,497 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Aug 2006 88,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

both sides rear chassis is corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2006 88,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges

both sides rear chassis is corroded

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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M16 TST is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 88,110 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 M16 TST, 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 30 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M16 TST registered?

M16 TST is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 1 February 1996.

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