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P817 AKG

1997 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2013
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,052 mi
Last recorded59,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP817 AKG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2012 59,052 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 58,991 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2011 57,289 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 57,289 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 56,999 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 56,999 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 96,719 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2008 96,719 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P817 AKG is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P817 AKG, 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 P817 AKG registered?

P817 AKG is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P817 AKG safe to buy?

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