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N900 BOB

1996 Nissan 240K Skyline

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,747 mi
Last recorded95,747 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline88,110 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN900 BOB
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 95,747 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 95,065 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 93,996 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 92,969 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 91,617 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2022 91,617 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front of sill where wing bolts to body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 91,540 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mountings damaged and held with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached mountings damaged and held with cable ties (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 90,785 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front sill and floor pan damaged/corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 90,774 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Position lamp showing red light to the front both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements far too small (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced very dim (4.5.4 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front sill and floor pan damaged/corroded

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 88,684 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 86,738 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 85,632 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 82,975 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,654 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 79,796 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 78,666 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 77,618 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 23 May 2009 75,214 miles
Fail 23 May 2009 75,212 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)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 73,238 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 109,776 miles

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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N900 BOB is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 N900 BOB, 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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N900 BOB is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

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