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J880 CPU

2003 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,706 mi
Last recorded95,706 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ880 CPU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 95,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded rear outer sills

Fail 24 Jun 2026 95,642 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corroded rear outer sills

Pass 10 Apr 2025 95,562 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to both sides front sill lips

Fail 10 Apr 2025 95,529 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight damage to both sides front sill lips

Pass 8 Jun 2023 95,105 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2023 95,090 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced under passenger floor both sides of chassis (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2021 94,702 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight play in rear inner steering rack joints

Fail 9 Oct 2021 94,685 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected Abs unit (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside

Pass 21 Jul 2018 94,086 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 93,589 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 30 May 2017 93,589 miles

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

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

all brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,608 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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J880 CPU is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 J880 CPU, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J880 CPU is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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