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L666 YUM

2006 Nissan Skyline

Red Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

186,846 mi
Last recorded186,846 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Nissan Skyline93,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL666 YUM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 186,846 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 185,529 miles

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

both sides inner sills corroded and covered with sealant

side skirts fitted on both sides not allowing full inspection

Fail 17 Aug 2024 185,499 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outter sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened to rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both sides sills slightly damaged

sills covers fited

Pass 25 Aug 2023 184,187 miles

Inner sill repaired protected by sealant

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

outer sill covered trim

Fail 29 Jun 2023 184,121 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamps matched pair incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 183,597 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 182,032 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 181,215 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2020 181,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 179,272 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 176,962 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill/floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion floor/sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2016 174,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 167,491 miles

Nearside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Inner Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Nearside Rear inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Front inner edge of tyre worn

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 164,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

front tyres scrubbing off on inner edge

Fail 1 Aug 2014 164,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

front tyres scrubbing off on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 157,859 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,097 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 149,275 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 144,294 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Fail 30 Mar 2011 144,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside front lower ball joint boot split

Pass 13 Nov 2009 141,912 miles

nearside and offside headlamp lens scratched

roughness starting nearside front wheel bearing

track rod ends and lower ball joints boots split

Fail 5 Nov 2009 141,838 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joint boots split

nearside and offside track rod end boots split

roughness starting to affect nearside front wheel bearing

scratches to headlamp lens starting to affect beam image

Pass 24 Nov 2008 124,754 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 124,613 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre cracking/perished

Pass 21 Nov 2007 106,776 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 98,607 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2006 98,607 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 98,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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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L666 YUM is a 2006 Nissan Skyline in Red with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 L666 YUM, 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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L666 YUM is a 2006 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 22 November 2006.

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