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J523 EWT

2004 Nissan Skyline

Turquoise Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

184,192 mi
Last recorded184,192 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ523 EWT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2017 184,192 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Sep 2016 175,982 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 164,079 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 159,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front harness fitted instead of standard seatbelts

rear seating removed

vehicle heavily modified for track use

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 16 Sep 2014 159,099 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front harness fitted instead of standard seatbelts

rear seating removed

vehicle heavily modified for track use

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 20 Aug 2013 152,604 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 147,263 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 145,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Fail 17 Aug 2010 145,779 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 21 Aug 2009 141,805 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 141,756 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2008 136,907 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

slight play in nearside inner rack joint

Pass 6 Aug 2007 131,504 miles

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

condensation in near side head lamp

near side front rim damaged

slight play in near side stearing rack

Pass 23 Aug 2006 122,209 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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J523 EWT is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Turquoise with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 J523 EWT, 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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J523 EWT is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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