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LK53 WDJ

2008 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,511 mi
Last recorded118,511 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 WDJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 118,511 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 118,511 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 117,619 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 113,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2014 112,962 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 109,142 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 100,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 100,332 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 84,189 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 68,043 miles

front brake discs

Pass 16 Apr 2009 81,200 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008

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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LK53 WDJ is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LK53 WDJ, 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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LK53 WDJ is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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