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L616 JKN

2005 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

173,276 mi
Last recorded173,276 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL616 JKN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 173,276 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 173,167 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 173,096 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre (6.1.1 (a) (i))

generally rusty underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Aug 2021 171,599 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear wheel arch is corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 170,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 169,081 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front wiper blade is starting to smear

Pass 13 Jul 2018 166,419 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Fail 11 Jul 2018 166,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 2 Aug 2017 164,110 miles

both front discs pitted on inner face

chassis rail damaged under floor pan

front outer ball joint gators perishing

fuel and brake pipes corroded in mounting clips

slight play in both track rod ends

Fail 30 Jun 2017 164,043 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded as marked (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

chassis rails have damage floor pan area

front suspension ball joint gatiers perishing

front to rear fuel and brake pipes corroding in plastic clips

Pass 30 Jun 2016 160,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside chassis has damage

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside chassis has damage

Pass 22 Jun 2015 159,614 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 157,742 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 157,742 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 155,928 miles

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

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

nearside inner front lower Suspension component mounting NOT IN prescribed area is severely distorted

offside inner front lower Suspension component mounting NOT IN prescribed area is severely distorted

Pass 26 Jun 2012 153,970 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 151,867 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 149,773 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

nearside inner lower (chassis rail under floor) not in prescribed area is severely distorted

offside inner lower (chassis rail under floor) not in prescribed area is severely distorted

Pass 16 Jun 2009 146,434 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 141,389 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 137,817 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 137,814 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)

has damage to chassis rails under o/s & n/s floor pans, which do not affect steering or brakeing

Pass 15 Jun 2006 133,808 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 133,808 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

has damage to the chassis rails under o/s & n/s floor pans, which does not affet steering or brakeing.

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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L616 JKN is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 L616 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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L616 JKN is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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