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R178 PJW

1998 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,843 mi
Last recorded54,843 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR178 PJW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 54,843 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 53,551 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 21 Jul 2023 52,425 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 49,566 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 49,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 48,639 miles

All underside of vehicle including pipes are under sealed

Front and rear steering track rod end dust covers deteriorated

Front exhaust heat shield corroded

Slight play in inner rack arms

Pass 2 Mar 2017 42,995 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 38,563 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2015 37,732 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 37,732 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,351 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 35,875 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 32,969 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 32,965 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R178 PJW is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R178 PJW, 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 R178 PJW registered?

R178 PJW is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R178 PJW safe to buy?

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