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M242 TSS

2005 Nissan 240K Skyline

Maroon Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,687 mi
Last recorded144,687 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline83,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 TSS
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 144,687 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)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 140,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 120,584 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 101,599 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 101,599 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

Pass 3 May 2008 93,169 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 89,807 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 79,642 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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M242 TSS is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline in Maroon with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 83,433 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M242 TSS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M242 TSS registered?

M242 TSS is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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