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R167 KDS

1998 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,643 mi
Last recorded133,643 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 KDS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 133,643 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,527 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 123,058 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 103,806 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 103,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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R167 KDS is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R167 KDS, 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 R167 KDS registered?

R167 KDS is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R167 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 KDS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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