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N355 BRR

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,019 mi
Last recorded91,019 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN355 BRR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 91,019 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,062 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2017 88,062 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 111,656 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both low on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2016 111,625 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 May 2016 111,621 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near tank x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim both (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Fuel pipe slightly damaged corroded near tank (7.2.2)

all 4 tyres worn heavily on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 100,848 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust noise slightly louder than on a similar vehcle with a standard exhaust

rear tyres stretched slightly to fit rims

Pass 10 Oct 2014 100,848 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust noise slightly louder than on a similar vehcle with a standard exhaust

rear tyres stretched slightly to fit rims

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 87,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 72,342 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 67,573 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 64,250 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 62,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 60,869 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 60,869 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N355 BRR is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 N355 BRR, 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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N355 BRR is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 January 2008.

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