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R715 NUF

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,791 mi
Last recorded126,791 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR715 NUF
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 126,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2018 122,145 miles

Front both worn on inner edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 122,145 miles

Front both worn on inner edges

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2018 122,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing brake pad pin (3.5.1l)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing brake pad pin (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 111,694 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2017 111,452 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Inner sill corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner sill corroded

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 3 Nov 2015 103,189 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 103,169 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 101,252 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 101,246 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear near side tyre very close to 1.6 mm off side tyre getting close.

Pass 8 Aug 2013 100,323 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 99,474 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 99,470 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 96,061 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 90,376 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 88,014 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 69,868 miles

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

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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R715 NUF is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R715 NUF, 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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What year was R715 NUF registered?

R715 NUF is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 2 December 2008.

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