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GN55 LWR

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,735 mi
Last recorded74,735 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN55 LWR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 74,735 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Underside corroding.

Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2017 74,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 61,688 miles

Advise slight play in both rear anti-roll bar drop link ball joints

Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,143 miles

advise slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake hose ferules and brake pipes

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,143 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise nsf tyre underinflated

advise slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

advise surface corrosion to brake hose ferules and brake pipes

Pass 10 Feb 2014 52,514 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 51,404 miles

Noise from O/S of steering rack

Fail 14 Feb 2013 51,352 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Noise from O/S of steering rack

front brakes sticking

Pass 26 Jan 2012 50,509 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres worn on inner egdes

power steering pipe under offside front bumper corner damp

Pass 24 Feb 2010 48,311 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 48,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Nov 2009 45,734 miles

Front wipers splitting.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2009 45,591 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front wipers splitting.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

O/S/R tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,070 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing low

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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GN55 LWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GN55 LWR, 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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GN55 LWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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