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M485 XWS

2004 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,684 mi
Last recorded84,684 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 XWS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 84,684 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 84,684 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 82,884 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

vehicle presented for test undersealed

Fail 22 Jun 2015 82,884 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

offside and nearside front suspension top mounts surface corroded

offside and nearside sills surface corroded

rear axle/crossmember surface corroded

underside of vehicle surface corrodeed

Pass 2 Jun 2014 82,881 miles

both front top struts corroded

o/s outer sill corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 88,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside and nearside front top suspentions mounts corroded

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 82,884 miles

both front discs worn

front o/side shocker slight damp patch

n/side front tyre outer edge worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 82,884 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,684 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 82,884 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 82,884 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 82,883 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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M485 XWS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XWS, 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 XWS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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