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N265 LMJ

2003 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,468 mi
Last recorded149,468 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN265 LMJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 149,468 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 149,347 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 149,337 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking Pipe (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 148,957 miles

underbody welded and corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 148,476 miles

play in both front lower arms

surface corrosion to both front chassis

surface corrosion to both inner and outer sills

Pass 1 Nov 2012 147,709 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 147,709 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 147,699 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)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle pulls slightly to the left when braking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 145,881 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 142,188 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 142,173 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 137,536 miles

Most of the vehicles brake pipes (in particular offside front and nearside front to rear) have slight surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2008 132,944 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 128,106 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 120,120 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N265 LMJ is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N265 LMJ, 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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N265 LMJ is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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