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W492 OBX

2016 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,368 mi
Last recorded163,368 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2016 Nissan Skyline101,101 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW492 OBX
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 163,368 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 163,305 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at the very rear inner section but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at very rear inner section of vehicle but out of prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 162,172 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 162,172 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2018 160,231 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 158,542 miles

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Mar 2017 158,538 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

n/s/f wing insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2016 155,379 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 155,378 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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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W492 OBX is a 2016 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 101,101 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 W492 OBX, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W492 OBX is a 2016 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 January 2016.

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