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L717 MBV

2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,932 mi
Last recorded35,932 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL717 MBV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 35,932 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 32,022 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f torsion bar bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f torsion bar bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f torsion bar bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f torsion bar bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 21,721 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 9,911 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 9,789 miles

Underseal

Fail 21 Jun 2019 9,789 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Underseal

Pass 20 Sep 2017 9,765 miles

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

Central Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 9,765 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

Central Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2012
Pass 27 Jan 2010 8,000 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 80,123 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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L717 MBV is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 L717 MBV, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L717 MBV registered?

L717 MBV is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 4 August 2003.

Is L717 MBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L717 MBV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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