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L780 WPX

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,771 mi
Last recorded141,771 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL780 WPX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 141,771 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 141,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake disc slightly worn and surface rust due to standing

underneath of car very light surface rust due to standing

Fail 18 Jun 2014 141,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake disc slightly worn and surface rust due to standing

underneath of car very light surface rust due to standing

Pass 10 Jun 2013 136,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 133,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

battery insecure

borderline deterioration in nearside front inner constant velocity boot, requires attention.

both steering rack gaitors in poor condition

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

damage/corrosion in offside rear outer sill

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Fail 2 May 2012 133,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both steering rack gaitors in poor condition

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill

damage/corrosion in offside rear outer sill

plastic covers fitted to both outer sills

Pass 18 May 2011 131,762 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

boot floor corroded & holed

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

Fail 17 May 2011 131,759 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

boot floor corroded & holed

front brake pads worn close to wear indicators

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 125,888 miles

steering rack bushes are excessively worn and close to a failure, near side rear track control arm outer bush is worn

Fail 4 May 2010 125,876 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

steering rack bushes are excessively worn and close to a failure, near side rear track control arm outer bush is worn

Pass 22 May 2009 121,193 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 121,187 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

off side rear tyre is on the legal limit, rear brake discs are corroded

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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L780 WPX is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 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 L780 WPX, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L780 WPX registered?

L780 WPX is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is L780 WPX safe to buy?

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