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L196 FNP

2006 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,529 mi
Last recorded137,529 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Nissan Skyline93,488 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 FNP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2013 137,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,414 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 29 Sep 2011 117,913 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 111,416 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear both sides inner sill have corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2010 111,416 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear both sides inner sill have corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2009 110,086 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 108,574 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 98,945 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 98,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 98,945 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,565 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,116 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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L196 FNP is a 2006 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 L196 FNP, 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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L196 FNP is a 2006 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 October 2006.

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