1996 Nissan Skyline 2.5L Petrol · N21 RAP
1996 Nissan Skyline (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1996. Recorded mileage 87,965 miles. MOT valid until 15 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN SKYLINE
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,965 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
N21 RAP Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
- 87,965 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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N21 RAP Mileage History
- 10/05/202485,977 mi
- 11/05/202485,980 mi+3 mi
- 17/05/202587,116 km
- 15/05/202687,965 mi
Average of roughly 988 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
N21 RAP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Nissan Skyline (N21 RAP) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake performance unable to be tested n/s/f brake hose failed (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”.
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