2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

121 MOT tests in 2024. 81.0% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

142Well above average
Passed first time81.0%
Failed or needed repairs19.0%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 121 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.3%
  2. Washers: not working3.3%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.5%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.5%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.7%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.7%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    4 marked dangerous
  10. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension9.9%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.3%
  3. Lights & electrics8.3%
  4. Brakes7.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  6. Tyres2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.7%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.8%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.0%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2007 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 81.0% of 2007 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 121 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; washers: not working; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2007 Nissan Skyline reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 142, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).