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L251 SNO

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

164,654 mi
Last recorded164,654 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL251 SNO
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 164,654 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 158,995 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 156,773 miles

underneath of vehicle under sealed

Pass 2 Jul 2018 152,358 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 147,358 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 141,883 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 141,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 135,762 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 135,762 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 132,777 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 131,851 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 131,653 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 131,647 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 129,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 129,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 128,022 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Apr 2008 128,019 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 126,058 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 126,028 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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L251 SNO is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 L251 SNO, 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 L251 SNO registered?

L251 SNO is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is L251 SNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for L251 SNO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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