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L640 SWT

2016 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

77,600 mi
Last recorded77,600 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Skyline101,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL640 SWT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,600 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 77,600 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,823 miles

Front both bottom ball jiont gators in poor condition

Pass 28 Jun 2023 75,590 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 73,770 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2022 73,764 miles

Brake valve leaking Leaking from back of abs pump. (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 72,924 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 72,277 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 70,440 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 69,640 miles

Offside Inner Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2017 69,183 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 67,306 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 67,294 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L640 SWT is a 2016 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 101,101 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 L640 SWT, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L640 SWT registered?

L640 SWT is a 2016 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 July 2016.

Is L640 SWT safe to buy?

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