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N13 LWB

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,655 mi
Last recorded168,655 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN13 LWB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 168,655 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 167,325 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 164,092 miles

catalyst by-pass pipe in boot of car

play offside & nearside upper hub bushes

slight oil leak steering rack

slight play offside rear radius link arm inner joint

Fail 18 Jun 2014 164,092 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

play offside & nearside upper hub bushes

slight oil leak steering rack

slight play offside rear radius link arm inner joint

Pass 2 May 2013 159,456 miles

nearside front suspension tiebar front bush split

Fail 2 May 2013 159,455 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm which is adjustable, loose in adjustment threads (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

nearside front suspension tiebar front bush split

Pass 1 Sep 2011 154,150 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in offside front lower pivot

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 154,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight play in offside front lower pivot

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 139,627 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 2 Jun 2009 123,085 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 123,085 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 118,149 miles

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

n/s front tyre cut

Fail 2 Jun 2008 118,148 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

n/s front tyre cut

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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N13 LWB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 N13 LWB, 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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N13 LWB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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