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N543 PTL

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN543 PTL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 91,730 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,418 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 90,950 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 90,653 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,602 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,601 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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N543 PTL is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N543 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N543 PTL?

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What year was N543 PTL registered?

N543 PTL is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 March 1996.

Is N543 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N543 PTL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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