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L998 GTG

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,914 mi
Last recorded61,914 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL998 GTG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 61,914 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 61,914 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Road wheel more than one fixing missing both front and rear (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 61,891 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 97,091 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 97,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 92,577 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 85,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 73,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 67,589 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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L998 GTG is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 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 L998 GTG, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L998 GTG registered?

L998 GTG is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 November 2008.

Is L998 GTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L998 GTG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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