Nissan 240K Skyline Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Nissan 240K Skyline car check
Is the Nissan 240K Skyline reliable? We analysed 6,750 real MOT tests across 807 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan 240K Skyline is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive and brake pipe excessively corroded. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan 240K Skyline.
Nissan 240K Skyline Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan 240K Skyline. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan 240K Skyline MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan 240K Skyline to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan 240K Skyline Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan 240K Skyline fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan 240K Skyline Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan 240K Skyline owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan 240K Skyline MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan 240K Skyline year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 59 | 81.4% | 50,355 | 67,728 | 106,135 |
| 2014 | 66 | 77.3% | 60,672 | 95,727 | 180,116 |
| 2009 | 125 | 77.6% | 66,648 | 96,086 | 128,938 |
| 2008 | 312 | 76.3% | 70,271 | 97,408 | 137,307 |
| 2007 | 662 | 71.0% | 67,400 | 88,748 | 119,378 |
| 2006 | 345 | 76.2% | 52,500 | 76,634 | 114,790 |
| 2005 | 731 | 71.4% | 59,421 | 83,433 | 119,328 |
| 2004 | 665 | 76.2% | 68,382 | 86,761 | 121,352 |
| 2003 | 409 | 74.1% | 72,908 | 108,682 | 127,193 |
| 2002 | 84 | 65.5% | 81,059 | 93,966 | 116,418 |
| 2001 | 74 | 75.7% | 80,855 | 95,826 | 125,911 |
| 2000 | 215 | 74.4% | 61,881 | 76,718 | 111,053 |
| 1999 | 152 | 77.0% | 51,863 | 66,954 | 92,218 |
| 1998 | 231 | 74.9% | 61,642 | 80,063 | 110,669 |
| 1997 | 179 | 72.1% | 68,882 | 87,448 | 111,397 |
| 1996 | 400 | 72.3% | 69,824 | 88,110 | 115,248 |
| 1995 | 655 | 75.7% | 66,736 | 89,669 | 116,116 |
| 1994 | 543 | 71.6% | 77,990 | 104,762 | 124,999 |
| 1993 | 380 | 74.2% | 75,600 | 98,865 | 126,354 |
| 1992 | 91 | 70.3% | 74,928 | 94,263 | 113,286 |
How Long Does a Nissan 240K Skyline Last?
Based on 807 Nissan 240K Skyline vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan 240K Skyline Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan 240K Skyline MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan 240K Skyline
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
81.4% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
65.5% MOT pass rate from 84 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan 240K Skyline is 2015, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 81.4% across 59 tests. The 2002 model year has the lowest pass rate at 65.5% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan 240K Skyline Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan 240K Skyline THIS CAR | 73.7% | 6,750 | 88,812 mi | 47 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Honda Crm | 83.7% | 2,372 | 15,792 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan 240K Skyline sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan 240K Skyline has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.7% across 6,750 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Nissan 240K Skyline are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (388 recorded failures), exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (244), and brake pipe excessively corroded (220). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan 240K Skyline owner drives around 2,874 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan 240K Skyline models stay on UK roads for around 47 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.