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M553 VBR

2003 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

143,415 mi
Last recorded143,415 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM553 VBR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2018 143,415 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 139,322 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 135,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 135,311 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Sep 2015 135,311 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 134,312 miles

Nearside and offside front suspension top plates slightly corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2014 134,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside front suspension top plates slightly corroded.

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

Pass 17 May 2012 135,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 135,322 miles

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 30 Mar 2011 135,322 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind on offside front brake

Pass 12 Nov 2009 131,000 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 120,221 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 120,024 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 119,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 108,585 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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M553 VBR is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 M553 VBR, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M553 VBR is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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