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R159 KAR

2006 Nissan 240K Skyline

Red Petrol 2393cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,057 mi
Last recorded56,057 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2006 Nissan 240K Skyline76,634 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 KAR
MakeNissan
Model240K Skyline
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,393cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 56,057 miles

front brake disc inner faces worn

front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

minor exhaust blows

rear pads getting low

Fail 17 Apr 2015 56,057 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake disc inner faces worn

front exhaust mounting broken but system still supported

minor exhaust blows

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,526 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 41,898 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,898 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 41,861 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 30,135 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 20,777 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 17,376 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 17,575 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,250 miles

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

How Reliable is the Nissan 240K Skyline?

Based on 6,750 MOT tests across 807 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
2,874
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
807
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 388
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 244
Brake pipe excessively corroded 220
position lamp(s) not working 184
fog lamp not working 176
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R159 KAR is a 2006 Nissan 240K Skyline in Red with a 2,393cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2006 Nissan 240K Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 76,634 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 240K Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 388 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R159 KAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 240K Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan 240K Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R159 KAR is a 2006 Nissan 240K Skyline, first registered on 1 June 2006.

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