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M124 BCW

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

1,003 mi
Last recorded1,003 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM124 BCW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 1,003 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe front to rear around fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jul 2016 119,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 109,864 miles

Front brake pads - wear.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s, front to rear - Fuel pipes corrosion

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

Rear of engine - oil leak.

Fail 8 Jul 2015 109,236 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake pads - wear.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/s, front to rear - Fuel pipes corrosion

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

Rear of engine - oil leak.

Pass 23 Jul 2014 104,924 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 104,924 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,492 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 100,144 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,164 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 93,164 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,387 miles

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

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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M124 BCW is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 M124 BCW, 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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M124 BCW is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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