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R300 FAM

1998 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,643 mi
Last recorded144,643 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR300 FAM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 144,643 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 141,966 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 139,812 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rear

aftermarket induction system fitted

aftermarket steering wheel missing

exhaust system noisy

play in steering column - adjustable height type

Pass 6 Jun 2023 138,787 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rear

after market induction system fitted

play in steering column - adjustable height type

Fail 6 Jun 2023 138,785 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. not locked upright (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid does not hit screen - over roof (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front & rear

after market induction system fitted

play in steering column - adjustable height type

Pass 2 May 2019 136,377 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 136,355 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 133,624 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 131,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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R300 FAM is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R300 FAM, 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 R300 FAM registered?

R300 FAM is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R300 FAM safe to buy?

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