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R129 OHG

2008 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,581 mi
Last recorded131,581 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 OHG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 131,581 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 131,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 129,992 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive closing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 128,900 miles

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing top mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 128,838 miles

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)

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

Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing top mounts both sides (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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 23 Nov 2015 126,125 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake effort weaker o/s

SSurface corrosion affecting front top strut mount areas

Fail 10 Nov 2015 126,067 miles

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)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Dim (1.3.2e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

SSurface corrosion affecting front top strut mount areas

Pass 5 Dec 2014 124,036 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 121,619 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2012 115,624 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2011 111,868 miles

front roll bar links

Pass 1 Oct 2010 104,218 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 95,046 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 85,042 miles

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

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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R129 OHG is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R129 OHG, 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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R129 OHG is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 August 2008.

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