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M290 XHW

2002 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,778 mi
Last recorded129,778 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Nissan Skyline79,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM290 XHW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2002
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 129,778 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 129,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 125,953 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill poor condition

Offside Rear Outer sill poor condition

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,885 miles

both outer sills poor condition

Pass 2 Jun 2015 125,716 miles

both rear outer sills poor condition

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge advise change asap

o/s/r tyre low inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2014 125,630 miles

both rear outer sills poor condition

both rear tyres low inner edges

n/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 23 May 2013 125,552 miles

both rear outer sills poor condition

both rear tyres and o/s/f tyre getting low on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2012 125,508 miles

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

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

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

all four tyres low on inner edges

Pass 24 May 2011 125,349 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 125,040 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 124,329 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 121,102 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 121,090 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2007 104,410 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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M290 XHW is a 2002 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 79,088 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 M290 XHW, 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 24 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M290 XHW registered?

M290 XHW is a 2002 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 23 July 2002.

Is M290 XHW safe to buy?

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