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N966 NBV

1996 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,949 mi
Last recorded75,949 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 1996 Nissan Skyline87,648 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN966 NBV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 75,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 75,899 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 75,821 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 75,798 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 75,745 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 75,689 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 75,584 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 75,339 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 May 2012 73,599 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 73,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 66,415 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 63,360 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 61,000 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 54,261 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 51,437 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 49,792 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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N966 NBV is a 1996 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N966 NBV, 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 N966 NBV registered?

N966 NBV is a 1996 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is N966 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N966 NBV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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