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R797 ENP

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

154,816 mi
Last recorded154,816 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR797 ENP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 154,816 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 154,800 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 154,783 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 154,426 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 154,420 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 153,870 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 153,514 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 151,750 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 150,021 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 148,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 146,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 144,250 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 141,644 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 141,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 131,321 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 131,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 120,124 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 105,563 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fog light switch insecure but working

Pass 27 Oct 2008 92,327 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

fog light switch insecure but working

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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R797 ENP is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 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 R797 ENP, 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 R797 ENP registered?

R797 ENP is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 November 2008.

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