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J978 MHC

2004 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

99,859 mi
Last recorded99,859 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ978 MHC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 99,859 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside/offside and worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,746 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

front tyres worn on edges and cracked

Pass 15 May 2017 99,596 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,470 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.2.B.1i)

front tyres worn on inner edges

play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Feb 2015 96,125 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

floor, inner sills and inner arches corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 96,014 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

floors inner sills and outer sills corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2012 95,892 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 95,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside front sill lip slightly damaged

Pass 24 May 2011 93,024 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Slight movement in offside front steering arm

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2010 90,118 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 87,719 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 78,012 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 67,665 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 59,073 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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J978 MHC is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 J978 MHC, 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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J978 MHC is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 13 April 2004.

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