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R645 BVS

2004 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,853 mi
Last recorded132,853 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 BVS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 132,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 132,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material al,l oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,846 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all, oiled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 132,837 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All on vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 132,730 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2016 127,594 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 124,037 miles

oil leak

under tray fitted

underside rusty

Fail 6 Oct 2015 124,010 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides strong advisory (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory*** (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded strong advisory (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strong advisory (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all sides upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all sides strong advisory (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded both side front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear wheel has damage

Pass 2 Oct 2014 116,794 miles

Steering geometery requires adjustment ( Nnew steering rack fitted)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 116,794 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering geometery requires adjustment ( Nnew steering rack fitted)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 110,500 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,565 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 104,565 miles

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

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

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 104,210 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 104,210 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,778 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 87,483 miles

Front tyres wearing disproportionaly on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2009 87,483 miles

Front tyres wearing disproportionaly on inner edges

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,289 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 73,856 miles

Nearside Front 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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R645 BVS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,696 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 R645 BVS, 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 22 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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R645 BVS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 15 June 2004.

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