CarVerify

Free Car Check

MC52 RCU

2009 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 3500cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Nissan Skyline91,652 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Nissan
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC52 RCU
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,761 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 105,643 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 105,643 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 105,358 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 104,532 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 104,531 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 96,795 miles

Nearside Front side wall starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear side wall starting to perish

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 29 Jan 2016 96,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front side wall starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear side wall starting to perish

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 17 Feb 2015 85,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre brake light not working

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

n/s front tyre side wall cut not through to cords

Fail 16 Feb 2015 85,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

centre brake light not working

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

n/s front tyre side wall cut not through to cords

Pass 10 Feb 2014 70,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 8 Feb 2014 70,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 15 Feb 2013 54,903 miles

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

o/s front tyre side wall cut not through to cord

Fail 14 Feb 2013 54,903 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

o/s front tyre side wall cut not through to cord

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
Full Nissan Skyline reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

MC52 RCU is a 2009 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 91,652 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 MC52 RCU, 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 17 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MC52 RCU?

You can check the full history of MC52 RCU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was MC52 RCU registered?

MC52 RCU is a 2009 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is MC52 RCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC52 RCU shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MC52 RCU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on MC52 RCU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.