The road tax status for R221 BYB is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for R221 BYB?

The MOT for R221 BYB is valid and due for renewal on or before 3 May 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of R221 BYB?

The recorded mileage for R221 BYB is 245,181 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is R221 BYB ULEZ compliant?

No, R221 BYB does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

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1998 Nissan Skyline 2.0L Petrol · R221 BYB

R221 BYB

1998 Nissan Skyline (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 245,181 km. MOT valid until 03/05/2027.

Make & Model: NISSAN SKYLINE
Year / Origin: 1998 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 03/05/2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 245,181 km
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Odometer: 245,181 km
Fuel Type: Petrol
Year: 1998
Engine: 1998cc

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R221 BYB Key Findings

19 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 05/05/2026
245,181 km recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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R221 BYB Odometer History

09/08/200543,523 mi
09/08/200647,168 mi+3,645 mi
12/03/200750,993 mi+3,825 mi
13/05/200853,297 mi+2,304 mi
09/10/200955,362 mi+2,065 mi
30/08/201067,033 mi+11,671 mi
30/08/201067,033 mi
04/07/201269,252 mi+2,219 mi
26/06/201374,590 mi+5,338 mi
01/07/201481,332 mi+6,742 mi
23/06/201583,564 mi+2,232 mi
23/06/201583,565 mi+1 mi
27/06/201691,555 mi+7,990 mi
27/06/201798,064 mi+6,509 mi
02/07/2018106,865 mi+8,801 mi
10/07/2019111,489 mi+4,624 mi
11/11/2023114,218 mi+2,729 mi
04/01/2025244,777 km
05/05/2026245,181 km+404 km

Average of roughly 9,724 km per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

R221 BYB MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 18:37

MOT Analysis

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19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Skyline (R221 BYB) between August 2005 and May 2026.

The record contains 17 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 05 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 25 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: “Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)”; “Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”; “Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)”.

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