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N278 FYD

2016 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,299 mi
Last recorded124,299 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Nissan Skyline101,101 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN278 FYD
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 9 Jun 2026 124,299 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 124,145 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 123,735 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 123,004 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 122,662 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 26 Feb 2020 121,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 118,432 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 114,500 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 104,982 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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N278 FYD is a 2016 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N278 FYD, 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 N278 FYD registered?

N278 FYD is a 2016 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 2 March 2016.

Is N278 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for N278 FYD shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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