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N485 PTL

2008 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 PTL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 122,308 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 121,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 119,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2021 119,789 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO FLEXI (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 118,759 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 118,759 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 117,395 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 117,304 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill area (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 115,715 miles

Underseal

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,472 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 109,512 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 101,319 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 94,456 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 84,418 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 80,545 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 80,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,606 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 64,606 miles

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)

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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N485 PTL is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N485 PTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N485 PTL registered?

N485 PTL is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is N485 PTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 PTL shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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