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VKZ 6281

1993 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

77,260 mi
Last recorded77,260 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 1993 Nissan Skyline101,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVKZ 6281
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1993
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 77,260 miles

Nearside Front inner sill corroded

Offside Front inner sill corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2024 76,008 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 76,008 miles

Central Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 75,942 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2022 75,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 75,386 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 75,072 miles

n/s/f tyre excessive wear on edge

o/s/f tyre excessive wear on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 73,831 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 69,010 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 67,241 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 67,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 64,744 miles

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 4 Sep 2012 64,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 3 Oct 2007 91,343 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 90,935 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2006 90,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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VKZ 6281 is a 1993 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.6% with a typical mileage of 101,322 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 Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VKZ 6281, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 33 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VKZ 6281 registered?

VKZ 6281 is a 1993 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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