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L159 WPX

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,278 mi
Last recorded107,278 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL159 WPX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 107,278 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 107,167 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 107,071 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 106,915 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,730 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 106,555 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 106,486 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 106,365 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 105,937 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 105,936 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 105,912 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

all suspension conponenets rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2014 105,908 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 105,730 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 105,608 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 105,299 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 105,299 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,569 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 102,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 May 2007 100,826 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 98,758 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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L159 WPX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 L159 WPX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L159 WPX registered?

L159 WPX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 May 2005.

Is L159 WPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L159 WPX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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