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P236 RYB

1997 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

48,813 mi
Last recorded48,813 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 RYB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 48,813 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 48,813 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Feb 2014 47,850 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 47,850 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 46,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 45,027 miles

nearside and offside rear low sills have slight surface corrosion

Fail 14 Feb 2012 45,027 miles

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

nearside and offside rear low sills have slight surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2010 41,682 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,254 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 34,646 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,385 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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P236 RYB is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P236 RYB, 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 P236 RYB registered?

P236 RYB is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P236 RYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P236 RYB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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