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R88 NGB

2008 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,925 mi
Last recorded104,925 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR88 NGB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 104,925 miles

Nearside Inner sill corroded

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 103,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside inner sill corroded

exhaust noisy

Pass 27 Jan 2016 103,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

aftermarket hid's fitted

Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,596 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive floor/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering connection has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

aftermarket hid's fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,193 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2014 96,692 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2014 96,692 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 96,507 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nsr tyre cracking side walls

Pass 30 Apr 2012 95,499 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

reccomend disc change front

Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,464 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

nearside front brake disc worn and pitted

Pass 19 Jan 2010 143,389 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 143,359 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2008 143,173 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 143,167 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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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R88 NGB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R88 NGB, 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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R88 NGB is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 December 2008.

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