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N450 PTL

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN450 PTL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 67,029 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 62,678 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 62,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 61,269 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 59,355 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 57,524 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 55,960 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 55,958 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 53,090 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 51,267 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 47,278 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 44,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

post lambda wiring damaged

size of front number plate

Pass 30 Jul 2010 38,217 miles

post lambda wiring damaged

size of front number plate

Pass 22 Apr 2009 32,924 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 32,923 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Horn not a constant note (1.7.1e)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 29,125 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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N450 PTL is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 N450 PTL, 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 N450 PTL registered?

N450 PTL is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N450 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N450 PTL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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