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R863 KWS

2003 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,120 mi
Last recorded136,120 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 KWS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 136,120 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 132,824 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 132,731 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 123,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/inner strut tower (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 123,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch/inner strut tower (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 121,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r body but not a prescripted area

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

corrosion to all four wheel arches

slight misting of oil around bottom pulley

underside of vechicle has surface rust on suspention and brake components

Pass 11 Aug 2015 121,066 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced corrosion to n/s/r and o/s/r body but not a prescripted area

both rear tyres on legal limit 1.6mm

corrosion to all four wheel arches

slight misting of oil around bottom pulley

underside of vechicle has surface rust on suspention and brake components

Pass 4 Jul 2014 111,790 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 102,700 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 102,700 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2011 94,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both rear brake discs slightly corroding

front exhaust hrat shield deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2011 94,901 miles

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

both rear brake discs slightly corroding

front exhaust hrat shield deteriorating

Pass 20 Dec 2010 94,242 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 92,564 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 92,564 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 87,937 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 83,494 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 83,494 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 78,245 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 78,230 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 70,774 miles

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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R863 KWS is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R863 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.

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R863 KWS is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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