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M260 GCD

2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,807 mi
Last recorded115,807 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM260 GCD
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,807 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 115,803 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp frosty beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamp frosty beam pattern just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,925 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 112,430 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 112,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,235 miles

general surface corrosion on inner sill panels

Fail 4 Apr 2017 107,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/zr18 falken (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

general surface corrosion on inner sill panels

Pass 24 Jun 2016 103,750 miles

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2016 103,750 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracked in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,488 miles

All tyres perished

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

head lamp patterns slightly vague

Fail 8 May 2014 102,112 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

all tyres cracking/perishing between treads.

Pass 8 May 2014 102,112 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all tyres cracking/perishing between treads.

Pass 17 May 2013 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 17 May 2013 101,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 99,900 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 98,483 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 93,906 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 89,267 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 89,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 84,001 miles

front tyres different size to rears

Fail 21 Dec 2005 84,001 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front tyres different size to rears

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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M260 GCD is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 M260 GCD, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M260 GCD is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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