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L335 SWR

2005 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

204,388 mi
Last recorded204,388 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL335 SWR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 204,388 miles

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

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 204,234 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

underside slightly corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 204,173 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 203,182 miles

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 193,276 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 182,618 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 182,618 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH HEADLAMPS (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 162,936 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Jun 2018 162,934 miles

Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Jun 2017 159,631 miles

due to body kit unable to access all testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2015 158,794 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 158,794 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

corrosion on offside inner sill but not near suspension or seat belt mounts

Pass 21 Jul 2014 152,328 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 152,328 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 145,651 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 145,644 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 11 May 2007 145,343 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 135,425 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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L335 SWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L335 SWR, 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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L335 SWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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