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G779 MEP

2003 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,275 mi
Last recorded163,275 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG779 MEP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2020 163,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 163,162 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 162,714 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 157,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre fouling plastic wing liner when on full lock

rear light intensity low

Pass 8 Sep 2014 157,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s front tyre fouling plastic wing liner when on full lock

rear light intensity low

Pass 16 Sep 2013 152,060 miles

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

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

two rear rack arms has play

Fail 7 Sep 2013 152,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

two rear rack arms has play

Pass 31 Jan 2012 151,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 151,288 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 141,863 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 20 Jul 2010 141,770 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 125,259 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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G779 MEP is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 G779 MEP, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G779 MEP is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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