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L493 GTX

2007 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,496 mi
Last recorded88,496 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 Nissan Skyline94,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL493 GTX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 88,496 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 83,785 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 81,687 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 81,083 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Joint between front pipe and catalytic converter leaking. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions direction of rotation wrong. (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Engine leaking oil.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing inspection of adult seat belt.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 May 2015 77,014 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,205 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 72,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 4 May 2012 71,472 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 71,455 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 68,101 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 68,092 miles

Centre Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 66,960 miles

front dipped beam images blurred. o/s/f outer brake pad getting low.

Fail 18 Sep 2009 66,926 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

front dipped beam images blurred. o/s/f outer brake pad getting low.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,804 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 6,400 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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L493 GTX is a 2007 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2007 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 94,951 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 L493 GTX, 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 19 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L493 GTX is a 2007 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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