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Nissan Skyline

Black · Petrol · 1995 · 2,600 cc

J8 KGTMOT history

J8 KGT is a black petrol Nissan Skyline first used on 18 Apr 2005. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 81,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
81,945 mi
At MOT on 12 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,150 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
J8 KGT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Skyline
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,600 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
18 Apr 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

J8 KGT was last recorded at 81,945 miles on 12 Jul 2026, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,897 miles · 13 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
1,150 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 81,945 miles
  • 2025 – 81,897 miles
  • 2024 – 81,543 miles
  • 2023 – 80,848 miles
  • 2022 – 80,591 miles
  • 2021 – 80,140 miles
  • 2020 – 79,546 miles
  • 2019 – 78,767 miles
  • 2018 – 78,442 miles
  • 2017 – 78,216 miles
  • 2016 – 77,811 miles
  • 2015 – 76,810 miles
  • 2014 – 75,644 miles
  • 2013 – 73,677 miles
  • 2012 – 72,680 miles
  • 2011 – 71,351 miles
  • 2010 – 69,464 miles
  • 2009 – 66,354 miles
  • 2008 – 63,267 miles
  • 2007 – 59,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass81,945 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass81,945 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    81,945 miles
    Test number
    131184223410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    533738505942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,897 miles (+354)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,897 miles
    Test number
    200500034705
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass81,543 miles (+695)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    81,543 miles
    Test number
    699574659477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,848 miles (+257)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    80,848 miles
    Test number
    522305454987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass80,591 miles (+451)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    80,591 miles
    Test number
    455187706487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass80,140 miles (+594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    80,140 miles
    Test number
    469956947021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass79,546 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    79,546 miles
    Test number
    368497352849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,767 miles (+325)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    78,767 miles
    Test number
    549572780771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,442 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    717633216466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail78,442 miles (+226)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,442 miles
    Test number
    456181783496
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  12. Pass78,216 miles (+405)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,216 miles
    Test number
    272770108420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass77,811 miles (+1,001)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    234205615136
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  14. Pass76,810 miles (+1,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    76,810 miles
    Test number
    676076695107
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  15. Pass75,644 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    75,644 miles
    Test number
    838754984138
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Fail75,642 miles (+1,965)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,642 miles
    Test number
    597913284107
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
  17. Pass73,677 miles (+997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    73,677 miles
    Test number
    577527683181
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass72,680 miles (+1,329)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    72,680 miles
    Test number
    376290292112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,351 miles (+1,887)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,351 miles
    Test number
    196848881146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,464 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,464 miles
    Test number
    193359980177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,464 miles (+3,110)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,464 miles
    Test number
    680334380144
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass66,354 miles (+3,087)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    66,354 miles
    Test number
    212225789187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,267 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    63,267 miles
    Test number
    594876888159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    59,989 miles
    Test number
    293847457494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,424 km
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    55,424 km
    Test number
    883878506177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about J8 KGT

Does J8 KGT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on J8 KGT is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on J8 KGT?
The MOT on J8 KGT is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has J8 KGT done?
J8 KGT was recorded at 81,945 miles at its MOT on 12 Jul 2026, an average of 1,150 miles a year.
Has J8 KGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. J8 KGT has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on J8 KGT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on J8 KGT find?
J8 KGT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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