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F26 GTR

2005 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

228,249 mi
Last recorded228,249 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan Skyline89,822 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF26 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 228,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 225,654 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 222,933 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s joints.

Fail 17 May 2024 222,933 miles

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s joints.

Pass 23 Sep 2022 220,057 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 218,724 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pipes (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 215,958 miles

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Feb 2020 213,551 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Feb 2020 213,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2019 210,924 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator fan switch slight weep. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes on roll bar. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 207,368 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint inner ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 205,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside front brake disc heat shield is slightly loose

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 205,265 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Engine oil leak

Nearside front brake disc heat shield is slightly loose

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Registration plate lamp not working Both (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 May 2015 202,958 miles

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 202,958 miles

All four brake discs are slightly corroded

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 196,896 miles

All four brake diss are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 196,896 miles

All four brake diss are corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 166,054 miles

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

Nearside rear chassis rail is heavily corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front INNER CK gaitor is split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2009 166,054 miles

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

Nearside rear chassis rail is heavily corroded

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front INNER CK gaitor is split

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 159,768 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2007 140,878 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 126,671 miles

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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F26 GTR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 89,822 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F26 GTR, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F26 GTR is a 2005 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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