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M278 VRR

1995 Nissan 240K Skyline

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,006 mi
Last recorded160,006 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline89,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 VRR
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 160,006 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2022 159,631 miles

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

Front suspension turrets corroded

Under chassis corrosion

Pass 4 Jun 2021 156,051 miles

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both side sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2020 155,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all round (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 152,682 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 152,664 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 149,138 miles

oil leaking.

Pass 4 Aug 2015 146,073 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

track belts fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2014 143,629 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 140,549 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 133,503 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 124,091 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 123,577 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2011 123,562 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2010 114,457 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 104,989 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,474 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 95,468 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 19,291 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 19,291 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Aug 2006 9,199 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 9,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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M278 VRR is a 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M278 VRR, 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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What year was M278 VRR registered?

M278 VRR is a 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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