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L205 GTX

2005 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,266 mi
Last recorded100,266 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL205 GTX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 100,266 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 97,744 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 97,700 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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 24 Nov 2011 91,734 miles

both bottom front suspension covers split

track rod end cover split (nearside and offside front).

Pass 17 Nov 2010 90,527 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 89,130 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 87,823 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 89,896 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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L205 GTX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 L205 GTX, 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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What year was L205 GTX registered?

L205 GTX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is L205 GTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L205 GTX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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