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M278 VJL

2009 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,915 mi
Last recorded143,915 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Skyline91,652 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM278 VJL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 143,915 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 143,496 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 142,212 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 135,066 miles

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 ()

Fail 9 Dec 2017 135,066 miles

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 ()

Pass 26 Feb 2016 131,552 miles

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 131,432 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,044 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 123,236 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 110,818 miles

hicas light on

slight play in rear steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2010 110,813 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 110,787 miles

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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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.

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