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N790 ENB

1996 Nissan 240K Skyline

Orange Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

144,682 mi
Last recorded144,682 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline88,110 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 ENB
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1996
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 144,682 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 144,097 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 143,595 miles

Offside Front Brake linkage worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 143,209 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,757 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 142,752 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Upper Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced middle excessive corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 142,238 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 141,482 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 140,306 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,494 miles

Slight play detected in drivers rear wheel

Fail 5 Jun 2017 139,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Corrosion detected 30cm near suspension in drivers side front wheel arch

Slight play detected in drivers rear wheel

Pass 7 May 2016 138,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer arch lip corroded

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering connection has slight play Steering rack (2.2.B.1i)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively X2 (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 137,283 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2015 137,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

center exhaust bracket broken but system still secure

central brakelight not connected

Pass 24 May 2014 132,301 miles

near side front & off side front track rod ends dust covers are split

Fail 17 May 2014 132,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

near side front & off side front track rod ends dust covers are split

Pass 23 May 2013 126,789 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pipes corroded

suspension low

underbody,suspension and sills corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2010 122,316 miles

Offside Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

exhaust cat not fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2009 116,330 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 110,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 107,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 107,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 103,325 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s track rod end dust cover split

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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N790 ENB is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline in Orange with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 88,110 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N790 ENB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N790 ENB is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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