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M598 ELC

2005 Nissan 240K Skyline

Silver Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,743 mi
Last recorded46,743 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline83,433 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM598 ELC
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 46,743 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 45,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2024 44,840 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 43,793 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 42,972 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2020 42,569 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 May 2019 41,512 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,203 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 38,495 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 38,471 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 38,471 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 38,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 38,426 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 38,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 37,155 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 37,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn low. †

off side rear shock absorber slightly weak and weeping.

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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M598 ELC is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline in Silver with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M598 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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M598 ELC is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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