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L850 GFJ

2005 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

145,048 mi
Last recorded145,048 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 GFJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 145,048 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Apr 2017 145,011 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 265/35/18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

both front lower ball joint dust covers perished

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front and rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

steering rack has slight wetness around joints

Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,612 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 136,632 miles

4 wheel steering locked. rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,115 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 135,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 131,009 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 130,885 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2009 130,885 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 126,965 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 121,349 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 115,495 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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L850 GFJ is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L850 GFJ, 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 L850 GFJ registered?

L850 GFJ is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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