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K973 KNU

2004 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,524 mi
Last recorded146,524 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK973 KNU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 146,524 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2016 146,189 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 140,100 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 136,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 136,128 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under chassis of vehicle coated with under sealant

Fail 4 Aug 2012 129,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

under chassis of vehicle coated with under sealant

Pass 21 Apr 2011 128,444 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 128,035 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body kit fitted.

Fail 9 Oct 2009 128,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body kit fitted.

Pass 2 Jan 2008 127,324 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 123,999 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm 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)

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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K973 KNU is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K973 KNU, 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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K973 KNU is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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