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L782 XOU

2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,806 mi
Last recorded134,806 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL782 XOU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 134,806 miles

Both inner sills corroded

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Floorpan and rear boot floor corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake discs corroded

Screw in tread of N/S/R tyre

Some play in HICAS rear steering rack

Some play in N/S/R shocker gland

Pass 7 Apr 2009 121,572 miles

Both front tyres worn very uneven

Fuel pipes very corroded

Rear HICAS rack has some play in inner ball joints

Fail 25 Mar 2009 121,195 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Both front discs quite corroded

Both front tyres worn very uneven

Fuel pipes very corroded

Rear HICAS rack has some play in inner ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2008 104,447 miles

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

Slight play in HICAS rack inner joints

Fail 4 Feb 2008 104,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1i)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 92,118 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 82,865 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Rear brake pads getting low

Slight play in HICAS rack

Small chunk missing from O/S/F tyre sidewall

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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L782 XOU is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 L782 XOU, 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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L782 XOU is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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