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N15 FTW

2003 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN15 FTW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 99,503 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,325 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,299 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 99,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 99,289 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 99,263 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 98,980 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps deteriorated not adversley affecting beam pattern

Fail 8 Oct 2010 98,980 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamps deteriorated not adversley affecting beam pattern

Pass 18 May 2009 97,271 miles

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

sidewalls starting to crack on front tyres

Fail 14 May 2009 97,269 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

sidewalls starting to crack on front tyres

Pass 2 May 2008 94,600 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 94,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 94,594 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

neraside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2007 86,024 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 79,922 miles

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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N15 FTW is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 N15 FTW, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N15 FTW registered?

N15 FTW is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 23 January 2003.

Is N15 FTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for N15 FTW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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