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H478 KEW

2008 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,898 mi
Last recorded161,898 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH478 KEW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 161,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 160,814 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 136,094 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 145,473 miles

both track rod ends have slight play in ball joints

front brake hoses outer layer split down to metal hose

front tie bar rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

steering rack mount rubber bush deteriated

wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2011 145,473 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

both track rod ends have slight play in ball joints

front brake hoses outer layer split down to metal hose

front tie bar rubber bushes deteriated but not resulting in excessive movement

steering rack mount rubber bush deteriated

wheel arches corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 145,450 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Larger size tyres fitted to the front of the vehicle (not recommended)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 134,260 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 134,241 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion under rear window holed, but not load bearing

Damage to front floorpan/chassis

Slight play in both rear steeing outer tie rods

Unknown substance on rear brake pads

Fail 7 Dec 2009 134,241 miles

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

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

Damage to front jacking point areas

Pass 28 Oct 2008 132,764 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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H478 KEW is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H478 KEW, 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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H478 KEW is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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