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W974 VLB

2005 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

95,331 mi
Last recorded95,331 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW974 VLB
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 95,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs have light corrosion, will likely clean up with continued use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 95,331 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs have light corrosion, will likely clean up with continued use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing Buckles fallen underneath bench (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 94,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Fail 28 Dec 2019 94,994 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 95,210 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 94,459 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level low

front bumper semi-secure

n/s/rear(outer) side lamp not worknig

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 15 Apr 2017 94,443 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured broken (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air-bag light on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

brake fluid level low

front bumper semi-secure

n/s/rear(outer) side lamp not worknig

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,762 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 83,762 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 77,003 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 76,903 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 76,903 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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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W974 VLB is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W974 VLB, 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 W974 VLB registered?

W974 VLB is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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