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R985 LCG

1998 Nissan 240K Skyline

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,057 mi
Last recorded70,057 miles
Recorded on28 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline80,063 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 LCG
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2010 70,057 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 66,300 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 66,300 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 61,116 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,116 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 61,091 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2007 57,538 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,933 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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R985 LCG is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R985 LCG, 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 R985 LCG registered?

R985 LCG is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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