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P511 DTN

1996 Nissan 240K Skyline

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,964 mi
Last recorded161,964 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline88,110 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP511 DTN
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2019 161,964 miles

Underseal

Pass 6 Jul 2018 161,961 miles

Underseal

Pass 13 Jul 2017 161,992 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 161,961 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 161,924 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 161,907 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 160,483 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 160,472 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 158,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front 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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres cracks in sidewalls

brake pipes not fully checked due to various coverings

h/lamp lenses deteriorated

vehicle body and underneath corroded

welding not fully checked due to sealer

Fail 21 Jun 2012 158,442 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front 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)

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

both front tyres and n/s/r tyres cracks in sidewalls

brake pipes not fully checked due to various coverings

h/lamp lenses deteriorated

vehicle body and underneath corroded

Pass 6 May 2011 159,250 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 159,250 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 158,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 May 2009 154,032 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 154,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 147,084 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 138,370 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2007 138,262 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 130,289 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 130,026 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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P511 DTN is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 88,110 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P511 DTN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 30 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P511 DTN registered?

P511 DTN is a 1996 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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