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M273 UBU

1993 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

102,122 mi
Last recorded102,122 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM273 UBU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 102,122 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 101,654 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 100,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 100,442 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020
Pass 7 Nov 2016 98,036 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 95,140 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 95,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TO CORD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm TO CORD (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 May 2014 89,723 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 85,454 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 81,961 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 78,638 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 78,632 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 74,023 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 67,704 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 58,567 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 58,567 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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M273 UBU is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M273 UBU, 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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M273 UBU is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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