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L556 SWR

2005 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,993 mi
Last recorded133,993 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL556 SWR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 133,993 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper strut mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 131,747 miles

Front to Rear brake pipes corroded

Front to Rear fuel pipes corroded

NSR and OSR brake pipes are corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

OSF shocker has slight misting of oil

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2020 129,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper strut mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 129,038 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper strut mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 128,821 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens defective (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/ strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill infill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 124,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill infill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2018 124,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill infill/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill infill/subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front suspension strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,840 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens crazed affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill infill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill infill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 112,289 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens crazed affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jul 2016 112,252 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens crazed affecting beam image (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at minimum 1.6mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 105,155 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 105,151 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 96,841 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 96,773 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 89,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 12 Jun 2013 89,312 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 87,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,573 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 73,982 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 66,636 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 53,196 miles

both rear tyres close to legsal requirement

Pass 12 May 2006 53,147 miles

ALL TYRES HAVE SIGHT TREAD CRACKING ON OUTSIDE EDGE N/S/F TYRE SLIGHT SIDEWALL CUT

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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L556 SWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L556 SWR, 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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L556 SWR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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