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J400 RLB

2008 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

102,400 mi
Last recorded102,400 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ400 RLB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 102,400 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 102,391 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2021 102,274 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 102,219 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 102,000 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,673 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 101,626 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,342 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 100,573 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 98,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 97,297 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 92,075 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 92,075 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 89,892 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 89,891 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 78,088 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 78,087 miles

Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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J400 RLB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J400 RLB, 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 J400 RLB registered?

J400 RLB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 26 November 2008.

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