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P289 POY

1997 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,440 mi
Last recorded64,440 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP289 POY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2013 64,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 64,440 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Aug 2010 63,378 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 63,378 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 63,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 59,600 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 58,509 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 58,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2006 58,427 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.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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P289 POY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P289 POY, 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 P289 POY registered?

P289 POY is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 14 July 1997.

Is P289 POY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P289 POY shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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