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M987 FTC

1997 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,709 mi
Last recorded96,709 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 FTC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2013 96,709 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2012 96,866 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrsion to various suspension arms front and rear

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,610 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 94,559 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 93,524 miles

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

Slight corrosion both front and rear brake discs

Slight corrosion nearside rear inner wheelarch

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 92,876 miles

vehicle has surface corrosion throughout underside

Pass 21 Jun 2007 91,667 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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M987 FTC is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,594 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 M987 FTC, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M987 FTC registered?

M987 FTC is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is M987 FTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for M987 FTC shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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