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L638 SGW

2007 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

223,504 mi
Last recorded223,504 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Nissan Skyline94,951 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL638 SGW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 223,504 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 222,000 miles
Pass 7 May 2022 220,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 216,824 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 212,560 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 211,413 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 209,461 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 206,336 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 203,873 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 201,040 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 198,475 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 193,695 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 193,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 188,474 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 188,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 185,609 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 179,876 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 167,750 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 164,951 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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L638 SGW is a 2007 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 L638 SGW, 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 L638 SGW registered?

L638 SGW is a 2007 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 8 October 2007.

Is L638 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L638 SGW shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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