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L340 SGW

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,807 mi
Last recorded129,807 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL340 SGW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 129,807 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 129,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded cross pipe across axle (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 129,558 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 128,843 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 128,132 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 127,232 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2006 77,852 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 125,286 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L340 SGW is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L340 SGW, 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 L340 SGW registered?

L340 SGW is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is L340 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L340 SGW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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