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L816 DNX

2005 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,042 mi
Last recorded62,042 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL816 DNX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 62,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,983 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2009 61,981 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 61,942 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 61,941 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 58,193 miles

FRONT TYRES AND N/S/R WEARING ON EDGES

O/S HEADLAMP LENSE STARTING TO GO DULL

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L816 DNX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L816 DNX, 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 L816 DNX registered?

L816 DNX is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is L816 DNX safe to buy?

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