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P153 HDV

1997 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,971 mi
Last recorded85,971 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 HDV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 85,971 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 85,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil OSR & NSR (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 84,389 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 83,740 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 79,586 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 77,641 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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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P153 HDV is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P153 HDV, 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 P153 HDV registered?

P153 HDV is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P153 HDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 HDV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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