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P198 SWC

2008 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

165,571 mi
Last recorded165,571 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2011
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP198 SWC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2011 165,571 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 164,652 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 164,652 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 146,341 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

offside and nearside inner sils slighty corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2009 146,338 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

boot floor corroded

offside and nearside inner sils slighty corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2008 126,584 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 126,584 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P198 SWC is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P198 SWC, 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 P198 SWC registered?

P198 SWC is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 February 2008.

Is P198 SWC safe to buy?

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