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R987 XKR

2005 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

87,263 mi
Last recorded87,263 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 XKR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 87,263 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 86,867 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 86,345 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2021 85,814 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,700 miles

advise nearside front turret in engine bay has slight corrosion.

Pass 3 Mar 2015 85,426 miles

Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 85,076 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,277 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 77,758 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 77,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 72,165 miles

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

N/S/F inner steering rack arm has slight play.

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

O/S/F inner steering rack arm has slight play.

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2010 72,165 miles

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

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

N/S/F inner steering rack arm has slight play.

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

O/S/F inner steering rack arm has slight play.

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 69,330 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 67,765 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,000 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 56,728 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2006 56,609 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)

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

Offside steering rack slight play. †Wheel alignment is advisable.

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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R987 XKR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,822 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 R987 XKR, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R987 XKR registered?

R987 XKR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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