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R23 SKY

1998 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

179,229 mi
Last recorded179,229 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 179,229 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 179,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 178,799 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 177,601 miles
Pass 1 May 2021 175,999 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2021 175,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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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R23 SKY 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 83.3%.

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 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 R23 SKY, 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

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What year was R23 SKY registered?

R23 SKY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R23 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 SKY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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