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K279 JHL

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

155,057 mi
Last recorded155,057 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK279 JHL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 155,057 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 155,007 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 154,865 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,661 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 154,473 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 154,343 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 154,209 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2018 153,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2017 153,807 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 153,553 miles

1.thick black under seal applied under neath vehicle.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 153,111 miles

1.slight wear inner edges front tyres.

Pass 12 Apr 2014 152,764 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.2.black under seal applied under neath.

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 152,152 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 152,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 151,182 miles

1.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 148,471 miles

1.off side rear and near side rear inner paneling corroded.2.off side and near side floor pans push up.3.front and rear brake pads wearing low.

4.plastic trim covering outer sills.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 145,485 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 145,474 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f driveshaft inner gaiter split open

no exact match found for emmissions test

Pass 7 Apr 2009 142,000 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 136,912 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 128,710 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 128,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 123,369 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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K279 JHL is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 K279 JHL, 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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K279 JHL is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 8 March 2005.

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