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M989 VJL

2018 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,526 mi
Last recorded203,526 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Nissan Skyline108,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM989 VJL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 203,526 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 124,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 17 Jan 2025 124,622 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (burst during brake test) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

high level brake light inoperative

Pass 17 Jan 2024 190,101 miles

Catalytic heatshield loose

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 181,105 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 181,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 175,123 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 167,883 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 161,911 miles

Nearside Front inner rack end/rack knocking, no play detected but noise can be heard

Nearside Front outer sill damaged

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside and Nearside lower sill lips distorted

Pass 14 Dec 2018 153,692 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front lenses starting to deteriorate, pattern not 100% (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end joint, on rear steering ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 153,315 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective offside and nearside front lenses starting to deteriorate, pattern not 100% (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end joint, on rear steering ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside rear inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,422 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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M989 VJL is a 2018 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.4% with a typical mileage of 108,028 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 M989 VJL, 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 8 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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M989 VJL is a 2018 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 February 2018.

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