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N85 DRJ

1998 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,477 mi
Last recorded99,477 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN85 DRJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 99,477 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Underbody corrosion

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 99,475 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 Front Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded before flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner & outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Underbody corrosion

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 96,855 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 96,840 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 Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear outer brake disc pitted

Offside front outer disc brake pitted

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,347 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

all brake discs slightly pitted

both outer sills corroded

steering mounting bushes worn

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 92,451 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

front number plate small

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,525 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 81,131 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 79,800 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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N85 DRJ is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N85 DRJ, 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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N85 DRJ is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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