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L608 CTY

2005 Nissan 240K Skyline

Black Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

141,212 mi
Last recorded141,212 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline83,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 CTY
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2013 141,212 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 138,829 miles

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

steering stiff..loose wires under bonnet

Fail 7 Dec 2011 138,679 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 134,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on underbody sills

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

Pass 27 Oct 2009 133,632 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2008 130,085 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 130,085 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 122,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 122,337 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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L608 CTY is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline in Black with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 83,433 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L608 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L608 CTY registered?

L608 CTY is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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