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J491 TBW

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,244 mi
Last recorded162,244 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ491 TBW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 162,244 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall cracking

Offside Front wall cracking

Offside Rear tyre wall cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 154,823 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 154,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 May 2014 151,904 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 149,646 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 147,631 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 147,631 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 6 Feb 2010 141,644 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres slightly worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Jan 2009 132,491 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 115,705 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,655 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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J491 TBW is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J491 TBW, 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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What year was J491 TBW registered?

J491 TBW is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is J491 TBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J491 TBW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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