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N697 PJO

1998 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,145 mi
Last recorded123,145 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN697 PJO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 123,145 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 29 May 2020 123,048 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 121,387 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front and rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2013 103,943 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

surface corrosion to both front inner wings/chassis rails and rear subframe

surface corrosion to both rear wheel arches but not exposing sharp edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 101,704 miles

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2012 101,702 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2011 99,838 miles

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

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

n/s blade split

slight corrosion around o/s & n/s f top strut mounts

slight corrosion o/s/r inner sill

Pass 1 Oct 2010 97,277 miles

corrosion to offside inner and outer sill area

nearside rear brake disc scored

Fail 28 Sep 2010 97,277 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to offside inner and outer sill area

nearside rear brake disc scored

Pass 1 Oct 2009 94,416 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

corrosion to offside inner sill area

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 1 Oct 2009 64,416 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle very rusty

Fail 19 May 2008 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres low in center of tread

corrosion to bot nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 19 May 2008 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear tyres low in center of tread

corrosion to bot nearside and offside rear inner sills

Pass 18 May 2007 84,684 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres at 3mm in middle of tread

Pass 18 May 2006 79,221 miles

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

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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N697 PJO is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 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 N697 PJO, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N697 PJO is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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