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K286 BOM

2003 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

115,420 mi
Last recorded115,420 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK286 BOM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2017 115,420 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 111,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

both inner sills have corrosion but not considered excessive

rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Fail 14 Mar 2015 111,414 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

both front ball joints have slight play

both inner sills have corrosion but not considered excessive

both rear inner wheel arches have corrosion but not considered excessive

coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

rear wheel arches have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2014 108,857 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 108,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2014 108,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear trans. fluid leak

sills damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2010 105,390 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 105,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 105,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 102,993 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2007 102,993 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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K286 BOM is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K286 BOM, 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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K286 BOM is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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