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R70 SKY

2016 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,168 mi
Last recorded197,168 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Nissan Skyline101,101 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR70 SKY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 197,168 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2023 196,608 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 194,553 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 192,237 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))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 192,237 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 190,897 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 189,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 188,186 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 188,186 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 186,533 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 186,533 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 186,489 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)

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

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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R70 SKY is a 2016 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R70 SKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R70 SKY registered?

R70 SKY is a 2016 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2016.

Is R70 SKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R70 SKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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