MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,915 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Oil leak ()
oil leak
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings several holes in boot floor (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
oil leak
hicas light on
slight play in rear steering rack
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
hicas light on
slight play in rear steering rack
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M278 VJL is a 2009 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 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 M278 VJL, 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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What year was M278 VJL registered?
M278 VJL is a 2009 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 14 August 2009.
Is M278 VJL safe to buy?
The MOT history for M278 VJL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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