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M229 JGB

1995 Nissan 240K Skyline

Purple Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,798 mi
Last recorded117,798 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline89,669 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 JGB
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1995
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 117,798 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Undercarriage rusty.

Pass 19 Apr 2024 116,007 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody surface corrosion used C.A.T all okay at time of test

Pass 16 Nov 2022 115,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel arches slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Nov 2022 115,434 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel arches slightly corroded.

Pass 27 Oct 2021 113,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 109,449 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 51,889 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 48,445 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 46,343 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 43,529 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 43,519 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 87,041 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 87,041 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

spare wheel well holed

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 80,009 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 69,311 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 69,311 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 57,126 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 50,709 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 50,709 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 50,623 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 69,699 miles

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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M229 JGB is a 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline in Purple with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,669 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 M229 JGB, 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 31 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M229 JGB is a 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 1 June 1995.

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