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J456 NLU

2008 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,470 mi
Last recorded224,470 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 NLU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 224,470 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 223,230 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 223,230 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 213,912 miles

front brake discs corroded-front tyres slightly worn on edge-balljoint boots slightly detriorated-rear brake discs corroded-brake pipes surface rust-fuel pipes corroded-rear shockers have a slight leak

Fail 1 May 2013 213,910 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs corroded-front tyres slightly worn on edge-balljoint boots slightly detriorated-rear brake discs corroded-brake pipes surface rust-fuel pipes corroded-rear shockers have a slight leak

Pass 10 Apr 2012 212,843 miles

brake pipes surface rust

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

n/s/f slight play in top mounting

o/s/f track rod end slight play

oil leak

rear discs scored

Fail 10 Apr 2012 212,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

brake pipes surface rust

exhaust corroded and slightly leaking

n/s/f slight play in top mounting

o/s/f track rod end slight play

oil leak

rear discs scored

Pass 8 Apr 2011 174,597 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 157,917 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 127,704 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 106,770 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 106,756 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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J456 NLU is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J456 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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J456 NLU is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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