1999 · 25 years old at test · Petrol mostly

1999 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

118 MOT tests in 2024. 88.1% passed first time, compared with 63.3% for all cars the same age.

139Well above average
Passed first time88.1%
Failed or needed repairs11.9%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 118 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Individual direction indicators: not working2.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.7%
  4. Pipes and hoses: leaking0.8%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.8%
  6. Driver's view: of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction0.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.8%
  8. Headlamp: lens seriously defective0.8%
  9. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics8.5%
  2. Tyres4.2%
  3. Suspension3.4%
  4. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.7%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Brakes0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.2%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 1999 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 88.1% of 1999 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 118 tests. The average for all 25-year-old cars was 63.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 1999 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; individual direction indicators: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 1999 Nissan Skyline reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 139, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).