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M226 VDO

1995 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,882 mi
Last recorded185,882 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2022
Typical for 1995 Nissan Skyline91,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM226 VDO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2022 185,882 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 182,754 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/f supension corroded

oil leak not excessive

Fail 2 Feb 2021 182,702 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension turret signs of corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2019 180,352 miles

Rear suspension signs of corrosion

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2018 179,580 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion strut top corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 14 May 2018 179,580 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases adding to emissions failure (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion strut top corroded (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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M226 VDO is a 1995 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 M226 VDO, 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 M226 VDO registered?

M226 VDO is a 1995 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M226 VDO safe to buy?

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