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L642 CTY

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,002 mi
Last recorded122,002 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL642 CTY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 122,002 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 122,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 120,282 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear and nearside front wheel arches corroded

Fail 13 Jan 2012 120,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear and nearside front wheel arches corroded

exhaust tail pipe fouling rear bumper

Pass 31 Jan 2011 115,921 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 112,316 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 168,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 10,708 miles

advise full brake service

Fail 28 Dec 2007 107,002 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise full brake service

Pass 15 Nov 2006 102,525 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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L642 CTY is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L642 CTY, 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 L642 CTY registered?

L642 CTY is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is L642 CTY safe to buy?

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