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A6 TUY

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,939 mi
Last recorded145,939 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 TUY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 145,939 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 145,143 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 144,538 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 143,852 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2021 142,961 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 141,103 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 138,053 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 134,077 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 131,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 128,915 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 127,051 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 127,051 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 125,315 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 122,952 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 122,952 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 120,991 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 120,991 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,111 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2011 120,111 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 111,060 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 104,742 miles

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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A6 TUY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A6 TUY, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A6 TUY registered?

A6 TUY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 7 June 2008.

Is A6 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 TUY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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