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L259 SHK

2003 Nissan Fairlady

Silver Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,561 mi
Last recorded160,561 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Fairlady81,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL259 SHK
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 160,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor to sill poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 15 May 2019 160,547 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear part of pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear fuel lines corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2018 157,770 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 157,007 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 149,908 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 149,873 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 144,597 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 136,623 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 131,868 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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L259 SHK is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady in Silver with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 81,214 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L259 SHK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Fairlady typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Fairlady is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L259 SHK registered?

L259 SHK is a 2003 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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