2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

109 MOT tests in 2024. 84.4% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

110Well above average
Passed first time84.4%
Failed or needed repairs15.6%
Typical mileage at test81,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Position lamp: not working2.8%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Stop lamp: all not working0.9%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.9%
  7. Horn: not working0.9%
  8. Seat belts - condition: buckle not functioning as intended0.9%
  9. Rear fog lamp: missing0.9%
  10. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks7.3%
  3. Tyres3.7%
  4. Body & chassis3.7%
  5. Brakes2.8%
  6. Seat belts & airbags1.8%
  7. Number plates & VIN1.8%
  8. Suspension1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.3%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.6%
  3. Exhaust system: noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition3.7%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.7%

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: position lamp: 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 2016 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 84.4% of 2016 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 109 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2016 Nissan Skyline reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 110, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).