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R172 YJU

1997 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,506 mi
Last recorded30,506 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR172 YJU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2011 30,506 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 22,800 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 22,253 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 22,238 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,632 miles

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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R172 YJU is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R172 YJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R172 YJU registered?

R172 YJU is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R172 YJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R172 YJU 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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