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P104 FTA

1997 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,015 mi
Last recorded94,015 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP104 FTA
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 94,015 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front and rear (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 84,760 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 84,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 84,303 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,157 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 64,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 63,956 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 55,430 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 48,849 miles

centre mirror missing

front brake pads getting low.

off side and near side rear shoch absorber dust covers torn.

Pass 8 Feb 2008 44,110 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2008 44,102 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 42,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both front headlamps are deteriorated affecting beam pattern

front number plate lose

Pass 14 Feb 2006 38,448 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 38,448 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

power steering pipe has a small oil leak

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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P104 FTA is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,594 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 P104 FTA, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P104 FTA registered?

P104 FTA is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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