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P338 UEW

1997 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,005 mi
Last recorded148,005 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP338 UEW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 148,005 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 142,116 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 142,916 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 129,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 129,717 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,561 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 122,557 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 112,747 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

main & dip beam switch back to front.

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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P338 UEW is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P338 UEW, 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 P338 UEW registered?

P338 UEW is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 9 July 1997.

Is P338 UEW safe to buy?

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