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R270 PSH

1998 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,415 mi
Last recorded114,415 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 PSH
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 114,415 miles

Vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Oct 2013 112,552 miles

underneath car has some rust and repairs by welding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 112,535 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 112,522 miles

slight corrosion starting at various parts on both front inner wings

Pass 26 Oct 2010 105,796 miles

rear break pipes cannot be assesed prperly due to heavily greased

Fail 12 Oct 2010 105,788 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear break pipes cannot be assesed prperly due to heavily greased

Pass 22 Sep 2009 104,599 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 104,579 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

all four brake discs corroded on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 100,200 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 100,210 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 10,007 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 90,754 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 90,753 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 74,906 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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R270 PSH 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 57.1%.

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 R270 PSH, 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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R270 PSH is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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