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N637 VLJ

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,591 mi
Last recorded86,591 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 VLJ
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 86,591 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 85,631 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 79,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake pads signs of wear

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 71,067 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,067 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 63,897 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Stop lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 57,784 miles

all discs pitted

Fail 3 Oct 2012 57,767 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)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all discs pitted

Pass 21 May 2011 57,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre has cuts in tread

Pass 22 May 2010 53,508 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 May 2009 50,289 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

both front wheel balance wieghts very close to hub.

Pass 6 May 2008 41,395 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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N637 VLJ is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 N637 VLJ, 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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N637 VLJ is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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