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L488 PNU

2000 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,424 mi
Last recorded138,424 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Nissan Skyline79,744 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL488 PNU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 138,424 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 134,408 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 2 May 2008 130,902 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2008 130,902 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 125,145 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 119,557 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 119,557 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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L488 PNU is a 2000 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 79,744 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 L488 PNU, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L488 PNU is a 2000 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is L488 PNU safe to buy?

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