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L51 XLN

1999 Nissan Skyline

Yellow Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,178 mi
Last recorded70,178 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1999 Nissan Skyline78,258 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL51 XLN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1999
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 70,178 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2026 70,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 70,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 70,178 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 70,178 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 19 May 2022 70,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 70,178 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension harsh and hard

Fail 26 Oct 2020 70,178 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear suspension harsh and hard

Pass 17 Apr 2019 70,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust blow at rear box

Pass 18 Apr 2018 69,825 miles

Rear both tyres worn

middle and rear exhaust pipe and box damaged

Fail 17 Apr 2018 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Rear both tyres worn

middle and rear exhaust pipe and box damaged

Pass 4 May 2017 68,940 miles

Offside Rear inner sill coroded

Rear sub frame mounting bushes worn

Fail 3 May 2017 68,940 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear inner sill coroded

Rear sub frame mounting bushes worn

Pass 21 Apr 2016 68,598 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 68,597 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,189 miles

Both inner sills corroding.

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,087 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 63,733 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 61,035 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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

steering wheel loose

Pass 18 Nov 2006 51,269 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 49,415 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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L51 XLN is a 1999 Nissan Skyline in Yellow with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.4% with a typical mileage of 78,258 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 L51 XLN, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L51 XLN is a 1999 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 February 1999.

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