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N524 JRK

1996 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

54,242 mi
Last recorded54,242 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN524 JRK
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 54,242 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 51,641 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 51,634 miles

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

All brake discs rusty

Engine under tray insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 50,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2011 50,780 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)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2010 49,632 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Oct 2009 47,474 miles

all brake pads appear low.

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall perished.

speedo not working.

Fail 14 Mar 2008 46,530 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

dipped beam goes out when main beam switched on.

speedo inop.

Pass 14 Mar 2008 46,530 miles

dipped beam goes out when main beam switched on.

speedo inop.

Pass 17 Mar 2007 71,084 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 71,084 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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N524 JRK is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N524 JRK, 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 N524 JRK registered?

N524 JRK is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is N524 JRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N524 JRK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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