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N448 THO

1998 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,782 mi
Last recorded99,782 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN448 THO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 99,782 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2024 99,581 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,064 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 98,980 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2022 98,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 98,073 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 96,058 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 96,054 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 96,052 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Dec 2011 96,017 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake discs corroded

all four inner wheel arch panels corroding

both inner and outer sill panels corroding

brake pipes and fuel pipes corroding

cat missing

floor panels corroding

front inner wing panels corroding

Fail 13 Nov 2010 95,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

floor panels corroding

front inner wing panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

Pass 13 Nov 2010 95,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

all brake discs corroding

brake pipes corroding

floor panels corroding

front inner wing panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2009 94,066 miles

Oil leak

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front windscreen

exhaust deteriorating and slightly noisy

front inner wing panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

steering rack gaitors perishing

Pass 1 Nov 2008 93,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroding

cracks in front screen

front inner wing and turret panels corroding

inner and outer sill panels corroding

steering racks gaitors perishing

Pass 12 Oct 2007 89,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 86,639 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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N448 THO is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N448 THO, 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 N448 THO registered?

N448 THO is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 June 1998.

Is N448 THO safe to buy?

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