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L489 LUX

2005 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

183,093 mi
Last recorded183,093 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL489 LUX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 183,093 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 182,980 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 182,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 182,397 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 182,072 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 180,552 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 180,193 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 178,543 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 176,742 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2012 172,642 miles

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

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE INNER SILLS ARE CORRODED AND DAMAGED SEATBELT MOUNT AND SUSPENSION MOUNT AREA

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR SUSPENSION UPPER ARM BALL JOINTS ARE WORN SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

SLIGHT PLAY IN PARKING BRAKE LEVER MOUNT

SPORTS EXHAUST AND SUSPENSION FITTED

UNABLE TO CHECK OUTER SILLS DUE TO COVERS

Pass 28 May 2011 167,670 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2010 163,694 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 153,934 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2009 153,934 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 23 May 2008 144,971 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 138,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 134,636 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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L489 LUX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 L489 LUX, 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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L489 LUX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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