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YL53 AXW

2008 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,025 mi
Last recorded152,025 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Nissan Skyline95,832 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL53 AXW
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 152,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front exhaust pipe slight cracking

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside handbrake has low performance

Rear subframe brace has worn thin

both front headlamps just met limits headlamps deteriorated lens

Pass 11 Jul 2018 144,472 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 15 Jul 2017 135,951 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 135,890 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jul 2016 125,936 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (7.1.2)

both front brake discs have just met limits

both nearside and offside front lower suspension arm bushes have slight splitting

front brake pad pins worn

Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,440 miles

offside sideskirt loose

sideskirts fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Fail 28 May 2015 114,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2014 103,165 miles

both front exhaust flexis deteriorated

both nearside tyres has worn inner tread and only just met limits tocords depth

offside front brake pads low

Fail 17 May 2014 102,941 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

both front exhaust flexis deteriorated

both nearside tyres has worn inner tread and only just met limits tocords depth

offside front brake pads low

Pass 23 May 2013 93,498 miles

Both front flexis are deteriated

rear brake pads are low

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

Pass 29 May 2012 80,502 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 31 May 2011 68,000 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

very slight dampness to rear of headlamp powersteering pipes

Pass 26 May 2010 53,875 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 53,850 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 42,104 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,579 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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YL53 AXW is a 2008 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YL53 AXW, 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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What year was YL53 AXW registered?

YL53 AXW is a 2008 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 2008.

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