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L33 TAU

2005 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,026 mi
Last recorded85,026 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 TAU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 85,026 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 83,022 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 82,113 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 81,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 81,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported REAR EXHAUST BOX SLACK, EXHAUST MOUNTS BROKEN (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 77,321 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 74,298 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 70,723 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 67,560 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 63,910 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 59,926 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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L33 TAU is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 L33 TAU, 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 L33 TAU registered?

L33 TAU is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is L33 TAU safe to buy?

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