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M21 EBX

1997 Nissan Skyline

Maroon Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,397 mi
Last recorded141,397 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM21 EBX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 141,397 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 136,599 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 129,042 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 128,987 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 128,904 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

o/s and n/s front to rear inner sills rusty

Pass 18 May 2017 122,589 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front to rear inner sills rusty

Fail 17 May 2017 122,584 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

o/s and n/s front to rear inner sills rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2016 117,498 miles

offside and nearside rear inner sills rusty

Fail 22 Apr 2016 117,496 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

offside and nearside rear inner sills rusty

Pass 26 Mar 2015 110,812 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 24 Mar 2015 110,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 105,360 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 100,841 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 90,008 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,083 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jun 2008 75,371 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 75,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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M21 EBX is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Maroon with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M21 EBX, 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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M21 EBX is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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