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R958 BBK

1998 Nissan 240K Skyline

Silver Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

120,559 mi
Last recorded120,559 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline80,063 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR958 BBK
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2018 120,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened From standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened From standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside heavily undersealed

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

Pass 9 May 2017 120,400 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2016 118,504 miles

both front track rod end has play /close too excessive on near side front

Pass 22 Apr 2015 116,844 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 108,033 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 95,666 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

airbag light on

Pass 3 Feb 2012 87,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

big bore exhaust system fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 2 Feb 2012 87,714 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

big bore exhaust system fitted

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 22 Jan 2011 76,590 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,591 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 31 Oct 2008 62,365 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 55,491 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 53,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R958 BBK is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline in Silver with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R958 BBK, 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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R958 BBK is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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