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E13 GTR

2008 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

75,897 mi
Last recorded75,897 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE13 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 75,897 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 75,896 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 15 Oct 2018 75,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Fail 15 Oct 2018 75,784 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working front washers inop (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front steering rack boot clip missing

corrosion to suspension & steering components

Pass 18 Oct 2017 75,251 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 74,619 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake pipe corroded

nearside rear brake pipe corroded to hose

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,366 miles

Advise headlamp beam pattern poor

Advise metal brake pipes starting to corrode

Advise rear shock absorber protection shrouds perished

Pass 28 Aug 2015 73,130 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 70,362 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2014 70,319 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside top mount corroded but not excessive

under chassis has damage to the nearside

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 52,052 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,980 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 44,542 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamps slightly diffused on dip beam(lenses deteriorating)

Fail 26 May 2009 44,360 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

headlamps slightly diffused on dip beam(lenses deteriorating)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,813 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 28,761 miles

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E13 GTR is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 E13 GTR, 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.

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E13 GTR is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 18 February 2008.

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