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J56 ESO

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,064 mi
Last recorded73,064 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ56 ESO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,596cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,064 miles

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight play in n/s front lower arm

Pass 26 Jun 2014 111,953 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 111,180 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 108,014 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,761 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 93,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,755 miles

N/S/R Steering Rod Ball Joint Slight Play

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

O/S/R Steering Arm Ball Joint Slight Play

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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J56 ESO is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J56 ESO, 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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J56 ESO is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 24 November 2008.

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