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M485 XTM

2004 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

45,735 mi
Last recorded45,735 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 XTM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 45,735 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 45,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded near side front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 255/40x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 45,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 May 2016 45,374 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 45,374 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 6 May 2015 45,203 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 45,203 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 45,008 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 44,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 44,414 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 44,414 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 44,008 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 44,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 43,736 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,500 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 42,499 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Apr 2007 42,030 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

both front inner driveshaft boots split

n/s /f tyre wall cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,890 miles

both front tyre walls cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2006 40,844 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s headlamp cover broken

o/s/f outer tyre wall cracked

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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M485 XTM is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,696 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 M485 XTM, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M485 XTM is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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