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M198 SMV

1995 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,193 mi
Last recorded132,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2009
Typical for 1995 Nissan Skyline91,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM198 SMV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2009 132,193 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 132,188 miles

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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 126,829 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 126,828 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 111,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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M198 SMV is a 1995 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1995 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 91,879 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 M198 SMV, 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 31 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M198 SMV registered?

M198 SMV is a 1995 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is M198 SMV safe to buy?

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