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K995 SWP

2008 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,707 mi
Last recorded160,707 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK995 SWP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 160,707 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2025 160,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2023 158,772 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 158,446 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 157,556 miles

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 151,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 143,988 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 143,327 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 140,277 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside inner rear side light not working

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

lower steering column bearing has slight play

Pass 7 Apr 2008 129,952 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 129,947 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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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K995 SWP is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 K995 SWP, 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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K995 SWP is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 April 2008.

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