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N609 XTT

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

87,398 mi
Last recorded87,398 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN609 XTT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2025 87,398 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 87,325 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2022 86,740 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 86,523 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2020 86,162 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 84,370 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 84,123 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 84,122 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 28 May 2014 84,106 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2012 82,471 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 81,208 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 81,208 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 26 May 2010 79,504 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,693 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 75,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 73,104 miles

rear discs scored

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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N609 XTT is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 N609 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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N609 XTT is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 28 February 2008.

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