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L218 FNP

2006 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

174,891 mi
Last recorded174,891 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Nissan Skyline93,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL218 FNP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 174,891 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 163,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 163,325 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 163,004 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2021 162,981 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage loose Bolt on inner sill (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top nut loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel pipe leaking Under filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour Blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 162,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 161,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 161,669 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing edges

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rubber on both rear tyres deteriorating

Pass 22 Jul 2017 161,144 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 160,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 158,040 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 149,072 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 149,053 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)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

metal fuel pipes at rear corroding

slight corrosion at both front suspension strut towers

Pass 21 Jun 2011 140,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 140,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 119,882 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 105,326 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,578 miles

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 11 Dec 2006 82,160 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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L218 FNP is a 2006 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 L218 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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What year was L218 FNP registered?

L218 FNP is a 2006 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 12 December 2006.

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