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HX08 BDU

2008 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,487 mi
Last recorded114,487 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX08 BDU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,495cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 114,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 112,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 108,965 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output x 2 (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 102,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 102,212 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 98,569 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Oct 2020 98,559 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 92,809 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides of vehicle and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both sides of vehicle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 83,111 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 81,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 70,903 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 70,903 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 60,469 miles

Tyre sizes different on front and rear

Fail 1 Apr 2015 60,469 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre sizes different on front and rear

Pass 4 Apr 2014 47,577 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level brale light converted to rear fog light

Pass 4 Feb 2014 46,754 miles

brake pads front at 5mm approx

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

Pass 30 Jan 2013 41,900 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 37,902 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 30,172 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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HX08 BDU is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HX08 BDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX08 BDU registered?

HX08 BDU is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 9 April 2008.

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