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N850 PYJ

1996 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,926 mi
Last recorded52,926 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 PYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 52,926 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2023 52,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 52,926 miles

Emissions unable to be completed no cat (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both HID/LED (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both HID/LED (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering system fouling pipe in engine bay fouling lower column (2.1.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 35,080 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 33,884 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 31,154 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 31,019 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,315 miles

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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N850 PYJ is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N850 PYJ, 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 N850 PYJ registered?

N850 PYJ is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is N850 PYJ safe to buy?

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