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R205 MSG

1998 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,138 mi
Last recorded103,138 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR205 MSG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 103,138 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 98,187 miles

vehicle undersealed

Pass 20 Apr 2022 97,690 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 97,689 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Dec 2021 97,638 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 30 Sep 2020 95,639 miles

Offside Front sill holed

sills corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 95,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front sill holed

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at brake junction (1.1.11 (c))

coolant leak

sills corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2019 95,143 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty underside

Pass 6 Jan 2018 93,226 miles

car rusty underside

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,705 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 89,407 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 84,785 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 82,491 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 82,446 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,934 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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R205 MSG is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R205 MSG, 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 R205 MSG registered?

R205 MSG is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R205 MSG safe to buy?

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