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J444 AKC

2018 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,605 mi
Last recorded141,605 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Skyline108,028 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ444 AKC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 141,605 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 May 2026 141,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 140,455 miles

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

Plastics side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Apr 2023 139,182 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 139,075 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 137,174 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 135,888 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Oct 2020 135,887 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,775 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 119,659 miles

Front suspension arm ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear steering rack shows signs of contacting exhaust but not currently fouling

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

brake fluid appears discoloured

drivers view has an obstruction but not materially affect view of road

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 22 Nov 2018 119,659 miles

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front suspension arm ball joint gaiters slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear steering rack shows signs of contacting exhaust but not currently fouling

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

brake fluid appears discoloured

drivers view has an obstruction but not materially affect view of road

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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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J444 AKC is a 2018 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 108,028 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 J444 AKC, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J444 AKC registered?

J444 AKC is a 2018 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 2018.

Is J444 AKC safe to buy?

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