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L991 GDV

2003 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2491cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,020 mi
Last recorded93,020 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL991 GDV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,491cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,020 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 92,924 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,277 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 89,274 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

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

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

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

battery in secure

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 81,118 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 61,099 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 61,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 May 2008 58,442 miles

Both headlights in poor condition

Fail 2 May 2008 58,442 miles

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

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

Both headlights in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,290 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front tyre waring on inside edges

Pass 15 Feb 2006 53,025 miles

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

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

front brakes imbalanced

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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L991 GDV is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,491cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L991 GDV, 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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What year was L991 GDV registered?

L991 GDV is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is L991 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for L991 GDV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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