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L853 UVG

1999 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,977 mi
Last recorded75,977 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 1999 Nissan Skyline78,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL853 UVG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 75,977 miles

underseal

Pass 9 Jun 2018 75,959 miles

Underseal

Fail 17 Apr 2018 75,609 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x4 holes (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings x3 holes sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 May 2017 68,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near engine top struck (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion near engine top struck (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 57,430 miles

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 May 2016 57,428 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 48,457 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,326 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 48,271 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 45,004 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 45,004 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,598 miles

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

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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L853 UVG is a 1999 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 78,258 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 L853 UVG, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L853 UVG is a 1999 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 7 January 1999.

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