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N551 AHD

1996 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,017 mi
Last recorded78,017 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN551 AHD
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2009 78,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 71,257 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 71,193 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 60,234 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

all tyres just on limit will need to be changed very soon

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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N551 AHD is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc 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 N551 AHD, 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 N551 AHD registered?

N551 AHD is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 July 1996.

Is N551 AHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N551 AHD 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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