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N542 XTT

2008 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

120,517 mi
Last recorded120,517 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 XTT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 120,517 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Fail 18 Oct 2021 120,507 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing rear o/s fog light missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front o/s inner tyre edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

under side of vehicle body showing signs of surface rust

Pass 8 Oct 2020 113,891 miles

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

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

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2019 108,223 miles

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges ( both ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 107,859 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 106,312 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 105,023 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 102,745 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 100,794 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,833 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 96,934 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 94,477 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 90,462 miles

Slight play in N/S and O/S rear outer HICAS ball joints

Pass 22 Jan 2010 85,473 miles

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

Small puncture hole in N/S/F outer sill panel

Pass 19 Jan 2009 130,612 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2008 124,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2008 124,648 miles

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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N542 XTT is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N542 XTT, 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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What year was N542 XTT registered?

N542 XTT is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 February 2008.

Is N542 XTT safe to buy?

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