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N493 CEG

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

122,998 mi
Last recorded122,998 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN493 CEG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 122,998 miles
Fail 15 May 2019 122,968 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 121,693 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,693 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 118,838 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion strut mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust manifold bolt missing

Fail 2 Mar 2017 118,838 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion strut mount (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

exhaust manifold bolt missing

Pass 12 Mar 2016 115,988 miles

both headlamps quite dull and stone chipped

exhaust system slightly noisey

o/s/f top suspension plate support corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2015 111,990 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 106,942 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,130 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 106,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 105,601 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,043 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 100,737 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 100,580 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 91,966 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2008 91,950 miles

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

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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N493 CEG is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 N493 CEG, 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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N493 CEG is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 December 2008.

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