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L359 SWR

2005 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

20,867 mi
Last recorded20,867 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL359 SWR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2020 20,867 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2020 20,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam Main beam not working off switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements main beam going on with side lights (4.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 19,900 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 18,327 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 18,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,170 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 17,959 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 16,567 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 14,086 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 186,526 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 184,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 181,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 1 May 2007 179,999 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 170,225 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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L359 SWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 L359 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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What year was L359 SWR registered?

L359 SWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is L359 SWR safe to buy?

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