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L308 XLR

2004 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,290 mi
Last recorded129,290 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL308 XLR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2025 129,290 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jan 2024 139,486 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 138,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2020 128,610 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 128,567 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not fastening (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 125,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 117,332 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 5 Sep 2015 109,540 miles

Front Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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 2 Aug 2014 106,449 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 103,073 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 103,069 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Aug 2012 98,410 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/a & n/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2012 98,410 miles

o/a & n/s front brake discs corroded on inner faces

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 96,098 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 93,727 miles

slight niose from o/s rear wheel

Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,042 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 89,283 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 9 Aug 2007 87,799 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 83,714 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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L308 XLR is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,696 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 L308 XLR, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L308 XLR is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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