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GY51 ZZY

2008 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,806 mi
Last recorded122,806 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 ZZY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2015 122,806 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

front brake discs slightly worn,pitted and scored

Pass 23 Sep 2013 94,784 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 73,790 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres very close to legal limit

Pass 10 Feb 2011 58,567 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 58,567 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 55,738 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,497 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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GY51 ZZY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GY51 ZZY, 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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What year was GY51 ZZY registered?

GY51 ZZY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 11 July 2008.

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