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N342 XOD

2005 Nissan 240K Skyline

Blue Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,327 mi
Last recorded156,327 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline83,433 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN342 XOD
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 156,327 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 148,039 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 140,186 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 135,391 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts and seats missing

Fail 5 Apr 2023 135,391 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seat belts and seats missing

Fail 30 Mar 2023 135,364 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced full of condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt wont clip in buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended belt wont clip in buckle (7.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door likely to open inadvertently or not remain closed (6.2.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer sill has signs of fibreglass unable to acess condition of metal under sill cover at time of mot

all inside door trims etec missing at time of mot plus wiring insecure as presented for mot

no chassis plate visible at mot only one stamped on bulkhead

no rear seatbelts fitted or seats fitted at time of mot

roller brake test not used for brake efficiency as to low for rollers (decelerometer used )

Pass 4 Jun 2013 144,951 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2013 144,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 135,831 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 127,126 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

underbody surface rust

Fail 1 Jun 2011 127,126 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

underbody surface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2008 102,450 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 102,442 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic over sills

Pass 12 May 2007 98,327 miles

headlamps slightly deteriated

Pass 11 Feb 2006 90,381 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 90,374 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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N342 XOD is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline in Blue with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 83,433 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N342 XOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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N342 XOD is a 2005 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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