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R321 SKY

1998 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,445 mi
Last recorded78,445 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Nissan Skyline90,191 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 78,445 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 76,762 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 76,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2018 73,527 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 73,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 72,469 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 72,469 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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R321 SKY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R321 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 R321 SKY registered?

R321 SKY is a 1998 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 January 1998.

Is R321 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 SKY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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