2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

127 MOT tests in 2024. 87.4% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

156Well above average
Passed first time87.4%
Failed or needed repairs12.6%
Typical mileage at test88,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 127 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits3.9%
  2. Washers: not working3.1%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  5. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed2.4%
  6. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced1.6%
  7. Road Wheels - condition: fractured1.6%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits1.6%
  9. Rear fog lamp tell-tale: not working1.6%
  10. Individual direction indicators: not working1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.0%
  2. Emissions & leaks14.2%
  3. Brakes5.5%
  4. Suspension5.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.4%
  8. Wheels2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.5%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.9%

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: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. 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 2006 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 87.4% of 2006 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 127 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; washers: not working; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 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).