CarVerify

Free Car Check

R229 KDS

1998 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,860 mi
Last recorded121,860 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 KDS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 121,860 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2023 121,860 miles

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,561 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
Full Nissan Skyline reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R229 KDS is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R229 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R229 KDS?

You can check the full history of R229 KDS by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R229 KDS registered?

R229 KDS is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R229 KDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 KDS shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R229 KDS have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R229 KDS. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.