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M490 SMV

2016 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,333 mi
Last recorded95,333 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Skyline101,101 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM490 SMV
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 95,333 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2025 94,159 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 92,976 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 90,177 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 84,188 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 73,107 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 70,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 65,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,477 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSR and OSR tyres close to limit (NSR on limit) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 56,360 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 56,360 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 56,342 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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M490 SMV is a 2016 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2016 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 101,101 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 M490 SMV, 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 10 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was M490 SMV registered?

M490 SMV is a 2016 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 June 2016.

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