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L497 WEW

2007 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,737 mi
Last recorded77,737 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Skyline94,951 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL497 WEW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 77,737 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 77,522 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2021 77,317 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 76,798 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,279 miles

exhaust noisey

no rear seats fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2017 75,801 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 75,280 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 74,520 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 74,032 miles

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Jun 2013 73,437 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 73,437 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 72,117 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2012 72,117 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 70,505 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2010 69,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 67,318 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn tone low

Fail 20 Mar 2009 67,313 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

horn tone low

Pass 7 Apr 2008 66,741 miles

horn tone

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2007 64,133 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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L497 WEW is a 2007 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 L497 WEW, 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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What year was L497 WEW registered?

L497 WEW is a 2007 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is L497 WEW safe to buy?

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