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Nissan Skyline

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 2,000 cc

T242 VAJMOT history

T242 VAJ is a black petrol Nissan Skyline first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 97,921 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Sept 2027
Mileage
97,921 km
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,132 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T242 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Skyline
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T242 VAJ was last recorded at 97,921 km on 26 Sept 2026, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,921 km · 25 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 km
Average per year
5,132 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,921 km
  • 2025 – 97,921 km
  • 2024 – 97,763 km
  • 2023 – 90,435 km
  • 2022 – 78,438 km
  • 2021 – 69,875 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,921 km
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Registration plate lamp insecure

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front bumper lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear bumper lose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 9 Apr 2021, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,921 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    97,921 km
    Test number
    762388801126
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass97,921 km (+158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    97,921 km
    Test number
    263045891738
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass97,763 km (+3)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    97,763 km
    Test number
    329020630612
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper lose
  4. Fail97,760 km (+7,325)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,760 km
    Test number
    653565829977
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bumper lose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper lose
  5. Pass90,435 km (+658)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    90,435 km
    Test number
    857598109574
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFoot brake travel long
  6. Fail89,777 km (+11,339)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,777 km
    Test number
    535406932577
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFootbrake and parking brake travel long
  7. Pass78,438 km1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    78,438 km
    Test number
    205129815863
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise drivers seat bottom pad loose
  8. Fail78,438 km (+8,563)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,438 km
    Test number
    439720659564
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryAdvise drivers seat bottom pad loose
  9. Pass69,875 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    69,875 km
    Test number
    446448536833

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,875 km2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,875 km
    Test number
    286089591114
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Questions about T242 VAJ

Does T242 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T242 VAJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T242 VAJ?
The MOT on T242 VAJ is valid until 25 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T242 VAJ done?
T242 VAJ was recorded at 97,921 km at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 5,132 km a year.
Has T242 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T242 VAJ has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on T242 VAJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T242 VAJ find?
T242 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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