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P316 PLO

1997 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,186 mi
Last recorded109,186 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 PLO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 109,186 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 109,113 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 109,113 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 108,379 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 108,034 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 107,958 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 107,787 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 107,657 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 107,438 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 107,108 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 106,776 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,508 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 105,788 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 103,569 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 100,499 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 100,499 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 98,239 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,129 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Jul 2011 95,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Jul 2011 95,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

both front tyres bold inner edges

Pass 18 Jun 2010 85,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 75,069 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 May 2008 61,358 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 May 2008 61,358 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 81,561 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 81,116 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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P316 PLO is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P316 PLO, 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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P316 PLO is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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