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P485 GHC

2008 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,599 mi
Last recorded135,599 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 GHC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 135,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Undercarriage surface corrosion forming

Pass 28 Apr 2022 134,654 miles

All 4 Jacking Points Have Slight Corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 4 Feb 2021 131,110 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 126,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 126,937 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 126,933 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 94,488 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 93,500 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 92,743 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Nov 2012 92,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Jul 2011 80,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

both front tyres running off on inner shoulders

front brake discs worn

Fail 18 Jul 2011 80,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

both front tyres running off on inner shoulders

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 May 2010 71,850 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

off side front tyre running off inner shoulder

Pass 15 Apr 2009 53,713 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 53,430 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 67,101 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P485 GHC is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 P485 GHC, 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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P485 GHC is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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