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P712 LRX

2008 Nissan Skyline

Orange Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

158,723 mi
Last recorded158,723 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP712 LRX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 158,723 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 158,622 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 158,622 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 154,455 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 154,002 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 152,650 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 151,425 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 150,154 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 149,054 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Nov 2016 148,107 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 146,511 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 142,543 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 138,318 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer lamp not working

Fail 6 Dec 2012 138,318 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside outer lamp not working

Pass 15 Jul 2011 137,531 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 135,598 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 129,312 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

rear tyres worn

Fail 13 Jun 2009 129,203 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges of tread

rear tyres worn

Pass 5 Jun 2008 125,451 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 125,451 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 125,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear 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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P712 LRX is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Orange with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P712 LRX, 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 P712 LRX registered?

P712 LRX is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 24 June 2008.

Is P712 LRX safe to buy?

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