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M238 YRN

1993 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,304 mi
Last recorded63,304 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM238 YRN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 63,304 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 61,119 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 59,857 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 59,856 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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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M238 YRN is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 101,322 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 M238 YRN, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M238 YRN is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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