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R979 PHG

1998 Nissan 240K Skyline

White Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

106,349 mi
Last recorded106,349 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline80,063 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 PHG
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2012 106,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 106,331 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 96,372 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2011 96,362 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2010 94,945 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 85,091 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 74,004 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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R979 PHG is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline in White with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R979 PHG, 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 R979 PHG registered?

R979 PHG is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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