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P549 RBP

2008 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

158,754 mi
Last recorded158,754 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP549 RBP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 158,754 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2013 153,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 153,272 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 150,387 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 141,302 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 132,332 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 May 2009 132,332 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 124,336 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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P549 RBP is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P549 RBP, 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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P549 RBP is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 8 April 2008.

Is P549 RBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P549 RBP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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