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Nissan Skyline

Black · Petrol · 1998 · 2,500 cc

R481 KAWMOT history

R481 KAW is a black petrol Nissan Skyline first used on 16 Aug 2016. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024 and it has passed 8 of 9 MOT tests, with 131,247 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2024
Mileage
131,247 km
At MOT on 23 Aug 2023
MOT tests
9
8 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,464 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 KAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Skyline
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Aug 2016
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 KAW was last recorded at 131,247 km on 23 Aug 2023, 3,280 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
127,967 km · 2 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
3,280 km
Average per year
4,464 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 131,247 km
  • 2022 – 127,967 km
  • 2020 – 122,893 km
  • 2019 – 120,929 km
  • 2018 – 116,925 km
  • 2017 – 106,920 km
  • 2016 – 99,840 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,247 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

9 tests since 9 Aug 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,247 km (+3,280)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    131,247 km
    Test number
    951099728976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass127,967 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,967 km
    Test number
    969652795240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass126,465 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    126,465 miles
    Test number
    885711737340
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass122,893 km (+1,964)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    122,893 km
    Test number
    273034235618

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,929 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    120,929 km
    Test number
    256589299544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail120,921 miles2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    386648748640
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass116,925 km (+10,005)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    116,925 km
    Test number
    759569748370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass106,920 km (+7,080)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    106,920 km
    Test number
    796823412240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass99,840 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    99,840 km
    Test number
    705456358690
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about R481 KAW

Does R481 KAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R481 KAW expired on 1 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R481 KAW?
The MOT on R481 KAW expired on 1 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R481 KAW done?
R481 KAW was recorded at 131,247 km at its MOT on 23 Aug 2023, an average of 4,464 km a year.
Has R481 KAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 KAW has failed 1 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2019.
Has the mileage on R481 KAW 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 R481 KAW find?
R481 KAW passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2023 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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