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N539 SMY

1996 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,362 mi
Last recorded173,362 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN539 SMY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2018 173,362 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 166,649 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 157,899 miles

slight blow in exhaust system

Fail 29 Apr 2016 157,897 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted leaking (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play both track rod ends u/s (2.2.B.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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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N539 SMY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N539 SMY, 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 N539 SMY registered?

N539 SMY is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 February 1996.

Is N539 SMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N539 SMY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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