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R174 LHK

1998 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

65,073 mi
Last recorded65,073 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 LHK
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 65,073 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle chassis / structure slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2018 66,005 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

vehicle chassis structure slightly corroded

Pass 16 May 2017 61,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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

Slight corrosion on both front shock turrets

Pass 16 May 2016 57,597 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 57,583 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,303 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 50,526 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 44,949 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 44,940 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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,991 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 38,986 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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R174 LHK is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R174 LHK, 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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R174 LHK is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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