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P240 KWL

1997 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,217 mi
Last recorded145,217 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP240 KWL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 145,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 143,727 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 142,153 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 141,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 141,064 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 139,347 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 137,982 miles

Central Complete underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 135,883 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 134,055 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 132,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 130,830 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

corrosion over components underneath vehicle

oil leak

Pass 16 May 2015 128,578 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Jun 2014 126,974 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 122,624 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 120,038 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 116,346 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 113,999 miles

Nearside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2009 111,588 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 111,578 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2008 109,203 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Mar 2007 103,024 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2006 91,368 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

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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P240 KWL is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P240 KWL, 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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P240 KWL is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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