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PFB 5L

1998 Nissan 240K Skyline

Grey Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,223 mi
Last recorded85,223 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline80,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPFB 5L
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs are corroded across the braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded across the braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 85,208 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded across braking surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg damaged. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded across brake surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2015 84,673 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 84,080 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 83,098 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 83,098 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 4 May 2012 81,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 81,847 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 81,847 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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PFB 5L is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline in Grey with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,063 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 PFB 5L, 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 28 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PFB 5L is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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