MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,898 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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
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
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)
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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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