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M298 VGR

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,761 mi
Last recorded94,761 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 VGR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top mount slight corrosion (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded slight corrosion on pipes ()

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 93,022 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear floor to sills corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2014 93,022 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

front and rear floor to sills corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 90,134 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,869 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,960 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 75,074 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 70,131 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

advise both front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Aug 2008 70,131 miles

advise both front tyres worn inner edges

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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M298 VGR is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 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 M298 VGR, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M298 VGR is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 2008.

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