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P332 PLX

1997 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,094 mi
Last recorded78,094 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP332 PLX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 78,094 miles

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

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

surface corrosion - throughout underside of vehicle.

Pass 30 Jun 2018 77,106 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all 4 wheel arches croded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear bothsides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 May 2017 68,582 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides outer (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides image poor (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear both sides rear wheel arch corroded

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both sides outer rack joint (2.2.B.1i)

extensive under sealant applied to both sides inner and outer rear sills

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,536 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing both sides outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack damp (2.3.3b)

Rear both sides rear wheel arch corroded

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play both sides outer rack joint (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 65,144 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2016 65,144 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 62,089 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,891 miles

slight play on front upper arms

Fail 23 Apr 2014 60,891 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight play on front upper arms

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,426 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

extensive corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

nearside/offside front headlight lenses,covers wearing,not affecting image at time of test.

Fail 22 Feb 2013 57,426 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

extensive corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

extensive underbody corrosion in places.

nearside/offside front headlight lenses,covers wearing,not affecting image at time of test.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 48,446 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 48,433 miles

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

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

appears to have been parked up long term(algae/rust etc)

brake pipes starting corrosion

discs corroded

exhaust modified/noisy

floor/sill/chassis seams corrosion

lsd fitted,some items/areas not assessed

n/s/f+o/s/f tie bar bushes worn/splitting

rear wheel steering inop

screen damage

Pass 4 Aug 2006 44,765 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 44,573 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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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P332 PLX is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P332 PLX, 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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P332 PLX is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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