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L445 WYJ

2005 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

81,402 mi
Last recorded81,402 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL445 WYJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 81,402 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all of them (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lots of rust on under body and its components

suspension springs could be considered unsuitable

Fail 15 Dec 2018 81,402 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated, image effected and aim not tested (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective deteriorated, image effected and aim not tested (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute all of them (4.4.4 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases connection by cat (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

lots of rust on under body and its components

suspension springs could be considered unsuitable

Pass 6 Sep 2017 79,677 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 79,592 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 4 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 78,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,271 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 74,271 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 72,114 miles

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2013 72,082 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Feb 2012 69,038 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 65,662 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 61,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 58,425 miles

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

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

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 57,754 miles

both rear tyre edges wearing lower

large area of rubber missing from offside front tyre outer sidewall

Fail 25 Mar 2008 57,754 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

both rear tyre edges wearing lower

large area of rubber missing from offside front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 9 Mar 2007 83,739 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 83,634 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 79,348 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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L445 WYJ is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L445 WYJ, 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 L445 WYJ registered?

L445 WYJ is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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