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P796 SOO

1998 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

72,616 mi
Last recorded72,616 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP796 SOO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 72,616 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 70,900 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 67,788 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 64,877 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,741 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 61,515 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 61,815 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible too high under bumper (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 58,190 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 55,218 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 52,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 49,091 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 45,676 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 42,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 41,974 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,155 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 5 Feb 2010 31,101 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 25,093 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 25,093 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 21,464 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 16,547 miles

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

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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P796 SOO is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.1% with a typical mileage of 90,191 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P796 SOO, 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 28 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P796 SOO registered?

P796 SOO is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is P796 SOO safe to buy?

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