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L321 SKY

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

73,574 mi
Last recorded73,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL321 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,574 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 73,572 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 69,856 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2019 69,856 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 65,408 miles

Front steering rack damp

Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

underbody corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2017 63,784 miles

Rear Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust noisey

underbody corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2016 58,850 miles

all 4 tyres close to limmit

front steering rack damp

play in rear steering arms

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,472 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 May 2012 57,309 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 50,348 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Feb 2010 50,332 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 7 Jan 2009 41,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 41,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 41,417 miles

front and rear tyres tread wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

slight leak from offside front shock absorber

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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L321 SKY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,499cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 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 L321 SKY, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L321 SKY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 2008.

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