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MLZ 510

1989 Nissan Skyline

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2024
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,537 mi
Last recorded137,537 miles
Recorded on2 May 2023
Typical for 1989 Nissan Skyline88,850 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMLZ 510
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1989
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2023 137,537 miles

a/c belt missing

intercooler damaged / repaired at bottom

oil weap

slight play both rear shock lower rose joints

sump dented

Fail 3 Feb 2023 137,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended will not retract (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached lower arm bolt insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad securing pin clips missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear split pins missing n/s/r lower ball joint

Offside Rear split pin missing lower ball joint

a/c belt missing

both front lower ball joint nut split pins missing

coolant leak

intercooler damaged

n/s/f indicator loose on fixings

n/s/f wheel catching edge of front bumper

oil leak

slight play both rear shock lower rose joints

split pin missing n/s/r track control arm ball joint

sump dented

brake test not performed as all brakes locked on

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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MLZ 510 is a 1989 Nissan Skyline in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 88,850 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 MLZ 510, 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 37 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MLZ 510 registered?

MLZ 510 is a 1989 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 1989.

Is MLZ 510 safe to buy?

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