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A5 SBO

2004 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,890 mi
Last recorded90,890 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 SBO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 90,890 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 89,406 miles

Vehicle modified

Pass 2 Feb 2021 87,173 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle modified

Pass 12 Nov 2019 83,929 miles

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 83,929 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rear. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,645 miles

Central Slight exhaust blow.

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Slight brake bind to rear wheels.

Pass 8 Feb 2017 82,383 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 82,383 miles

Parking brake operation grabbing severely (3.7.C.3b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 82,382 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

lowering kit fitted to front and rear of the vehicle

oil leaks

vehicle used for track

Pass 16 Oct 2009 156,741 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre inner shoulder worn smooth

no rear seats fitted

parkbrake lever travel high

Pass 2 Oct 2008 152,442 miles

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

No front passenger seat, seatbelt not checked.

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 138,934 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 138,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

nearside and offside front tyres have ware to inner edges

nearside front inner wheelarch trim damaged

smaller front registration plate fitted but can still be read from approximately 20 metres away

Pass 9 Jun 2006 130,584 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 130,584 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 19 May 2006 129,317 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside 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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A5 SBO is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,696 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 A5 SBO, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A5 SBO is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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