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G196 VWD

2006 Nissan Fairlady

Black Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

245,174 mi
Last recorded245,174 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Fairlady99,254 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG196 VWD
MakeNissan
ModelFairlady
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 245,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 245,118 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 232,159 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 209,811 miles

OFFSIDE REAR EXHAUST JOINT SLIGHT LEAK

SOME WEAR / MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE REAR INNER SUSPENSION JOINTS

Pass 11 Dec 2010 191,647 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 182,804 miles

offside front tyre close to wheel arch

rear exhaust mountings weak

Pass 1 Nov 2008 176,424 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 157,485 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 157,159 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

light warning light coming on when brake applyed

vehicle has had modifications carried out to engine & styling

Pass 9 Jun 2006 141,346 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 141,346 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Nissan Fairlady?

Based on 1,898 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
2,685
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 88
fog lamp not working 38
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 29
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G196 VWD is a 2006 Nissan Fairlady in Black with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Nissan Fairlady models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 99,254 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Fairlady fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G196 VWD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G196 VWD registered?

G196 VWD is a 2006 Nissan Fairlady, first registered on 21 June 2006.

Is G196 VWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for G196 VWD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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