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MC05 YNY

2008 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

138,169 mi
Last recorded138,169 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 YNY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Jul 2026 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Mar 2025 135,104 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 Feb 2024 132,335 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 130,746 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 127,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,870 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,665 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 116,366 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 109,268 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 102,127 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2015 94,982 miles

offside front tyre edges wearing thin

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 85,416 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 56,699 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 42,800 miles

slight corrosion and pitting front and rear discs

Pass 12 Dec 2008 27,141 miles

bulbs out in centre stop lamp

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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MC05 YNY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2008 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 95,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MC05 YNY, 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 18 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MC05 YNY registered?

MC05 YNY is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 9 January 2008.

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