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M946 DBY

1998 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,682 mi
Last recorded137,682 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM946 DBY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 137,682 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 137,699 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

nearside sill has slight corrosion

offside sill has slight corrosion

rear subframe has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Dec 2013 137,688 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 128,199 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 117,738 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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M946 DBY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M946 DBY, 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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What year was M946 DBY registered?

M946 DBY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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