2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

156Well above average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 109 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Washers: not working2.8%
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.8%
  3. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard1.8%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  5. Headlamp: not working on main beam0.9%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Service brake performance: efficiency below requirements0.9%
  9. Position lamp: not working0.9%
  10. Parking brake control - lever: is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics7.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks6.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.7%
  4. Brakes3.7%
  5. Suspension2.8%
  6. Tyres1.8%
  7. Body & chassis0.9%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.5%
  4. Exhaust system: noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: washers: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 88.1% of 2004 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were washers: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Nissan Skyline reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 156, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).