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R926 NPN

2003 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,135 mi
Last recorded76,135 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Nissan Skyline84,245 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 NPN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2021 76,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strutt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top strutt mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

brake fluid level is low

fuel tank heat sheild corroded

wire at rear cut

wiring fouling steering column

Pass 25 Sep 2020 75,519 miles

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated wiring to battery (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electrical wiring slightly deteriorated wiring to battery (4.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strutt mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,140 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 May 2018 72,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 70,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very low inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 68,896 miles

front and rear tyre treads are worn low on the inside edges

Fail 26 Mar 2016 68,888 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

front and rear tyre treads are worn low on the inside edges

Pass 16 Dec 2014 66,419 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 64,193 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 64,193 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 64,169 miles

cover fitted under engine area restricting view of testable items

front tyre treads are worn on the edges

rear tyre treads are getting low

slight judder from offside and nearside front brakes

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,971 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover under the engine area restricting the view of testable items

front and rear brake discs are slightly corroded

offside and nearside front tyres are close to the suspension legs on lock

Fail 16 Dec 2005 62,959 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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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R926 NPN is a 2003 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 R926 NPN, 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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What year was R926 NPN registered?

R926 NPN is a 2003 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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