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R821 KWS

2003 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

108,947 mi
Last recorded108,947 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 KWS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 108,947 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 108,947 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2024 108,922 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 108,027 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 106,670 miles

Gearbox mounting defective bolt loose 2 missing refitted and secured ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 104,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear tyres wearing inner tracks

Fail 11 Jul 2016 104,182 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear tyres wearing inner tracks

Pass 7 Jul 2015 99,667 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jul 2015 99,667 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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R821 KWS is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R821 KWS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R821 KWS registered?

R821 KWS is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is R821 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 KWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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