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N840 JMB

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,453 mi
Last recorded72,453 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2016
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN840 JMB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2016 72,453 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 66,599 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 102,867 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 102,053 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

exhaust noisey.

front spoiler damage

headlamps checked on main/dip[

Pass 6 Oct 2012 94,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 92,689 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center break light not working

Fail 28 Sep 2011 92,675 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (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)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

center break light not working

Pass 17 May 2010 87,432 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering belt fitted incorectly

Fail 14 May 2010 87,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

power steering belt fitted incorectly

Pass 29 Apr 2009 83,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 79,262 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 79,262 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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N840 JMB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N840 JMB, 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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N840 JMB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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