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M784 HEC

1998 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

65,670 mi
Last recorded65,670 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM784 HEC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 65,670 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 65,379 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut top mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2021 65,379 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Macpherson strut top mount both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 64,887 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 64,887 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 64,022 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Both rear tyres have age related cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Surface corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 10 Jul 2015 57,252 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 18 Jun 2015 57,196 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 May 2014 51,078 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 51,043 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 50,562 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 50,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,636 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 46,603 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 48,321 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 46,472 miles

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

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

advise outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sill panels for corrosion

Pass 18 Nov 2006 43,627 miles

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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M784 HEC is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 M784 HEC, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M784 HEC is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 October 1998.

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