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L222 GTS

2006 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

145,858 mi
Last recorded145,858 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2006 Nissan Skyline93,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL222 GTS
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,858 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 142,667 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Nuts that secure down pipe to turbo charger are missing, not leaking exhaust gases at time of inspection

Fail 8 Mar 2022 142,667 miles

Both rear tyres are getting close to the wear indicators

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nuts that secure down pipe to turbo charger are missing, not leaking exhaust gases at time of inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 143,200 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 87,675 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 138,566 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 134,065 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 130,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2013 130,133 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 128,124 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 121,833 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 114,826 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 104,602 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 95,145 miles

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

both front tyres & n\s\r tyre at legal limit

Fail 1 Aug 2007 95,120 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 83,423 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 83,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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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L222 GTS is a 2006 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 L222 GTS, 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 L222 GTS registered?

L222 GTS is a 2006 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 2006.

Is L222 GTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for L222 GTS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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