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T540 VAJ

2019 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

229,385 mi
Last recorded229,385 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2019 Nissan Skyline104,518 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT540 VAJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2019
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 229,385 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 226,029 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 226,029 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 221,237 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2023 221,137 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 217,273 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 215,021 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 212,175 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 209,159 miles

(front bumper loose but still secure)

(nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract)

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside (headlamp bracket broken but still secure)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 209,126 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front bumper loose but still secure

nearside and offside rear seat belts slow to retract

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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T540 VAJ is a 2019 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2019 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 104,518 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 T540 VAJ, 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 7 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T540 VAJ registered?

T540 VAJ is a 2019 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 4 November 2019.

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