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N243 RAP

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,457 mi
Last recorded86,457 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN243 RAP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 86,457 miles

hicas light on

Pass 6 Mar 2007 85,238 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 85,237 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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N243 RAP is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N243 RAP, 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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What year was N243 RAP registered?

N243 RAP is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 1996.

Is N243 RAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N243 RAP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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