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J429 NLU

2008 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

187,377 mi
Last recorded187,377 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ429 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 187,377 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 181,520 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 171,229 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 165,961 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2020 162,513 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 152,636 miles

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

condition of underbody starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2017 138,967 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 123,255 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 108,013 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2015 108,008 miles

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 103,676 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

center fuel lines slightly corroded.

slight play in NS inner jont on rear steering rack.

Pass 29 Dec 2012 87,723 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 87,579 miles

Offside Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 70,568 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 69,151 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 69,150 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 64,801 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,801 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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J429 NLU is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J429 NLU, 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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J429 NLU is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 January 2008.

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