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R230 OUS

1998 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,813 mi
Last recorded182,813 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR230 OUS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 182,813 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 179,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2017 179,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 176,082 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2016 176,082 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 169,288 miles

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

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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R230 OUS is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R230 OUS, 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 R230 OUS registered?

R230 OUS is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 May 1998.

Is R230 OUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R230 OUS shows 6 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.

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