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S955 VWF

1998 Nissan 240K Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline80,063 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 VWF
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 60,372 miles

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button hs to be manually locked on (1.1.6 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both metal pipes on rack have surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe bracket in arch bent

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel well, inner edge holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

slight play at steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 24 Mar 2025 60,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Front Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated button hs to be manually locked on (1.1.6 (d))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded both metal pipes on rack have surface corrosion (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip missing but prevents ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front brake pipe bracket in arch bent

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced behind wheel well, inner edge holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

slight play at steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 23 Oct 2019 59,122 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2019 59,122 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 53,989 miles

Aftermarket parts fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Split pins installed still (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 51,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Rear HICAS ()

Various rubber hoses under bonnet perished and cracked

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,111 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 47,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicators have a product on the lenses so they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 41,035 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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S955 VWF is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 S955 VWF, 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 S955 VWF registered?

S955 VWF is a 1998 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S955 VWF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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