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R988 KWS

2004 Nissan Skyline

Yellow Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

85,609 mi
Last recorded85,609 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Nissan Skyline89,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 KWS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 85,609 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 85,562 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 85,331 miles

windscreen washers were inop , now working .blown out jets

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 85,180 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 85,152 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside h/lamp aim reset , was too high

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 84,778 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 84,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 84,156 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 84,736 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,493 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 82,132 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 78,320 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 78,320 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2008 78,202 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

osf tyre is wearing the inner edge

slight movement in the os steering rack mounting bush

Pass 6 Jul 2007 76,513 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 76,513 miles

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

air filter requires a clean out

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2006 73,677 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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R988 KWS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline in Yellow with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2004 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 89,696 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 R988 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 22 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R988 KWS registered?

R988 KWS is a 2004 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is R988 KWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 KWS shows 18 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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