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J8 KGT

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

81,945 mi
Last recorded81,945 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ8 KGT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2026 81,945 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2025 81,897 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2025 81,897 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 81,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2023 80,848 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2022 80,591 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 80,140 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2020 79,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 78,767 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 78,442 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 78,442 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 78,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2016 77,811 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 76,810 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 75,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 75,642 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 73,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2012 72,680 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 71,351 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 69,464 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 69,464 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 66,354 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 63,267 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 59,989 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 55,424 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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J8 KGT is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 J8 KGT, 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 J8 KGT registered?

J8 KGT is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 18 April 2005.

Is J8 KGT safe to buy?

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