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N996 SMX

2008 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

53,767 mi
Last recorded53,767 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN996 SMX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 53,767 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 52,105 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 52,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,052 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 45,221 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 40,866 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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N996 SMX is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N996 SMX, 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 N996 SMX registered?

N996 SMX is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 14 February 2008.

Is N996 SMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for N996 SMX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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