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L588 JKN

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

187,118 mi
Last recorded187,118 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL588 JKN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 187,118 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 186,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 186,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 186,223 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 6 Sep 2021 183,343 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear floor corroding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 181,234 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive suspension strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 178,710 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 175,088 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 172,108 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 170,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 165,188 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 161,150 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 156,111 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 150,676 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 145,562 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 139,083 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 135,064 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 135,064 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2007 135,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 135,064 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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L588 JKN is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 L588 JKN, 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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What year was L588 JKN registered?

L588 JKN is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is L588 JKN safe to buy?

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