1998 Nissan Skyline 2.5L Petrol · R286 ABT
1998 Nissan Skyline (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 1998. Recorded mileage 184,747 km. MOT valid until 08 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN SKYLINE
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 184,747 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R286 ABT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 184,747 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R286 ABT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Nissan Skyline (R286 ABT) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 10 July 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: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 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: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Boot torn also (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Body panel insecure Side skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Body panel insecure Side Skirt (6.2.1 (a) (i))”.
R286 ABT Odometer History
- 24/06/2023153,290 km
- 29/06/2024166,023 km+12,733 km
- 23/06/2025174,827 km+8,804 km
- 01/07/2026184,362 km+9,535 km
- 10/07/2026184,747 km+385 km
Average of roughly 10,332 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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