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M551 FNW

1995 Nissan 240K Skyline

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,426 mi
Last recorded135,426 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline89,669 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM551 FNW
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 135,426 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2025 135,426 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 134,181 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 134,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 133,651 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 133,010 miles
Pass 30 May 2020 131,975 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2018 129,386 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2018 129,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,314 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 119,474 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 112,113 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2015 112,112 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 5 Aug 2014 107,134 miles

front tyres perished

front tyres worn low on edges

sills rusty

Pass 13 Apr 2013 102,289 miles

chassis corroded.

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 102,276 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

chassis corroded.

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2011 97,758 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 94,718 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 90,287 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 83,241 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 79,863 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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M551 FNW is a 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 M551 FNW, 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 M551 FNW registered?

M551 FNW is a 1995 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1995.

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The MOT history for M551 FNW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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