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J979 XAN

2002 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,087 mi
Last recorded77,087 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2007
Typical for 2002 Nissan Skyline79,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ979 XAN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2007 77,087 miles

exhaust blow

offside steering rack

slight play in steering offside rear

Fail 2 Aug 2007 77,047 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

offside of steering rack

slight play in steering / offside rear .

Pass 3 Aug 2006 70,516 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 70,487 miles

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

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

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

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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J979 XAN is a 2002 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 J979 XAN, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J979 XAN registered?

J979 XAN is a 2002 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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