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L197 WPX

2005 Nissan Skyline

Green Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,276 mi
Last recorded121,276 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL197 WPX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 121,276 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 121,273 miles

All four tyres getting old

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four corroded, likely due to lengthy storage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all deteriorated and splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Headlamp lens slightly defective both slightly deteriorated and condensated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 119,974 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 119,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

o/s and n/s floor to sill damaged

o/s headlamp aim poor

Pass 18 May 2011 117,619 miles

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

rear seats removed at time of test

Pass 12 Mar 2010 125,303 miles

Beam aims poor

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Number plate lights dim

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering rack area damp

o/s/f outer tyre wall cut

Pass 15 May 2009 177,791 miles

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 16 May 2008 113,017 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 113,017 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 106,728 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 106,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 100,798 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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L197 WPX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Green with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L197 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.

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L197 WPX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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