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L179 JKN

2003 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,282 mi
Last recorded109,282 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL179 JKN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 109,282 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 109,280 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2021 108,157 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 108,157 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 107,762 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 107,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2009 104,109 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rack mounting bush some deterioration

Pass 20 Oct 2008 95,612 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 87,797 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 87,797 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,195 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 82,782 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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L179 JKN is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 L179 JKN, 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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What year was L179 JKN registered?

L179 JKN is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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