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N563 LAG

1996 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,756 mi
Last recorded171,756 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN563 LAG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 171,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play slight play in droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 170,911 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 169,253 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 165,438 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 160,591 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 160,583 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to body in various places

Fail 2 Aug 2018 160,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

brake pedal very spongy

corrosion to body in various places

Pass 23 Aug 2016 158,736 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

slight wear in hicas/rear steering rack ends

Fail 23 Jul 2016 158,714 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged leaking tyre flat before test (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Rear steering ball joint slight play

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

Offside Rear steering ball joint slight play

Pass 24 Jul 2015 153,121 miles

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)

Oil leak

Vehicle undersealed

Pass 18 Feb 2013 150,503 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2013 150,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 147,275 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 140,877 miles

free play detected at n/s/r wheel

Fail 5 Feb 2011 140,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all brake pipes showing slight corrosion

n/s/f brake noisy when hot/slight bind

windscreen wiper blades worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 124,642 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 104,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 90,814 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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N563 LAG is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N563 LAG, 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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N563 LAG is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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