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M12 PRE

2009 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

58,190 mi
Last recorded58,190 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan Skyline91,652 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 PRE
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 58,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 58,043 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 57,528 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 57,137 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 56,601 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 55,511 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 54,661 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 52,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 51,742 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 51,002 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 49,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 49,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 47,542 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,699 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 45,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,515 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)

small chunks missing out of rear tyre treads not deep enough to show cords

Pass 18 Feb 2010 40,487 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

knocking noise from rear suspension but suspect due to performance suspension springs and dampers

Pass 2 Mar 2009 36,584 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 36,584 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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M12 PRE is a 2009 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 91,652 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 M12 PRE, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M12 PRE is a 2009 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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