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L456 WPX

2005 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,789 mi
Last recorded120,789 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL456 WPX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,789 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 120,786 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 115,877 miles

Engine covers/Under-trays fitted

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, brakes, suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2019 113,386 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 110,403 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 110,403 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 110,394 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 106,506 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 102,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 97,543 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 83,532 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 78,051 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 16 Aug 2010 70,655 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,485 miles

nearside rear inner rack joint slight play

Pass 19 Dec 2008 57,658 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 51,832 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 51,826 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both headlamp images poor

front & rear brake pads low

high level stop lamp inoperative

n/s mirror glass missing

Pass 15 Dec 2006 42,390 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 42,390 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both dipped headlamp patterns poor

n/s front steering joint cover split

n/s rear seatbelt not tested completely due to child seat fitted

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2005 32,488 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)

Fail 28 Nov 2005 32,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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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L456 WPX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L456 WPX, 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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L456 WPX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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