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R591 VUT

2003 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,781 mi
Last recorded136,781 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR591 VUT
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2011 136,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 136,781 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 134,198 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 134,198 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 130,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 123,148 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 111,717 miles

both front tyres worn on inner dege

Pass 30 Nov 2005 96,482 miles

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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R591 VUT is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 R591 VUT, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R591 VUT registered?

R591 VUT is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is R591 VUT safe to buy?

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