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R481 KAW

2016 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,247 mi
Last recorded131,247 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Nissan Skyline101,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR481 KAW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 131,247 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2022 127,967 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 126,465 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 122,893 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 120,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 120,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 116,925 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2017 106,920 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,840 miles

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

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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R481 KAW is a 2016 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 101,101 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 R481 KAW, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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R481 KAW is a 2016 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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