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P154 DUD

1997 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

60,808 mi
Last recorded60,808 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP154 DUD
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 60,808 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 60,715 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,673 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,110 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 149,861 miles

Nearside Rear accident damage

Fail 4 Apr 2018 149,801 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

Accident damage to the nearside door and rear wing

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cover missing (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 147,433 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P154 DUD is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P154 DUD, 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 P154 DUD registered?

P154 DUD is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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