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G596 PWT

2005 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,054 mi
Last recorded161,054 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 PWT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2012 161,054 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 150,426 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 147,124 miles

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

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

slight movement in offside upper suspension arm not excessive

slight play in nearside rear inner steering arm inner joint

Fail 18 Sep 2010 147,124 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

slight movement in offside upper suspension arm not excessive

slight play in nearside rear inner steering arm inner joint

Pass 26 Jul 2007 145,991 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 145,991 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 132,147 miles

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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G596 PWT is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,822 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 G596 PWT, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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G596 PWT is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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