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N216 LNM

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,820 mi
Last recorded69,820 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN216 LNM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 69,820 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 69,758 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,576 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 68,770 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 68,157 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,003 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 78,322 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 67,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from rear to o/s across rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 678,249 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.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)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 May 2015 67,592 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2014 67,238 miles

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

nsf tyre outer sidewall ripped

Pass 29 Apr 2013 98,664 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)

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

rear seat base insecure

wipers smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2011 97,713 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,713 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 92,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2009 85,078 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 75,771 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 69,714 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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N216 LNM is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 87,648 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 N216 LNM, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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N216 LNM is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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