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N18 DBM

2003 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

151,298 mi
Last recorded151,298 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN18 DBM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 151,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2024 149,747 miles

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

wax oil to chassis to floor front to back

Pass 8 Jun 2023 147,981 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 143,674 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 141,041 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 139,932 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 139,932 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play n/s front inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 14 May 2019 137,768 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod slightly play

Fail 14 May 2019 137,768 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod slightly play

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 11 May 2018 131,027 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 130,979 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 121,959 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 113,187 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 103,669 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 94,674 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 84,827 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front both tyres inner tread has wear

Pass 3 May 2012 74,582 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 64,792 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 64,353 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 55,417 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 44,744 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,681 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 24,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 17 Feb 2006 12,599 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,644 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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N18 DBM is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 84,245 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 N18 DBM, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N18 DBM is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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