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R729 KAW

1998 Nissan 240K Skyline

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

165,782 mi
Last recorded165,782 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline80,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 KAW
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 165,782 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge smooth inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 161,098 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 161,071 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 153,969 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 142,862 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 138,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 132,052 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 132,016 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2019 126,866 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,988 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 112,108 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 112,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 112,085 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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R729 KAW is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 80,063 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R729 KAW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R729 KAW registered?

R729 KAW is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R729 KAW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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