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B4 VGC

2006 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

142,580 mi
Last recorded142,580 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Skyline93,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 VGC
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 142,580 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 123,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 123,241 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 120,993 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 120,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 120,678 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 120,025 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Feb 2015 119,574 miles

OIL LEAK

Pass 21 Sep 2012 117,911 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,907 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,448 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 82,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 80,485 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 80,360 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,768 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 76,964 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 76,963 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Nissan Skyline?

Based on 75,718 MOT tests across 9,471 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
2,326
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
9,471
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,220
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,248
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,783
fog lamp not working 1,640
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,581
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B4 VGC is a 2006 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 93,488 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Skyline fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,220 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 VGC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Skyline typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 VGC registered?

B4 VGC is a 2006 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 October 2006.

Is B4 VGC safe to buy?

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