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M540 ELC

2005 Nissan 240K Skyline

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,365 mi
Last recorded84,365 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline83,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM540 ELC
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 84,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 79,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

nearside front chassis worn through not considered excessive

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2018 79,827 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

nearside front chassis worn through not considered excessive

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Aug 2016 77,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 75,614 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 73,614 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 65,123 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 70,372 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jun 2006 68,925 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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M540 ELC is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 83,433 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M540 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M540 ELC is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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