2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common faults

138 MOT tests in 2024. 86.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time86.2%
Failed or needed repairs13.8%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 138 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.9%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.4%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.4%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.4%
  6. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.4%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.4%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.4%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.4%
  10. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks12.3%
  2. Lights & electrics8.0%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Suspension3.6%
  5. Tyres2.2%
  6. Steering2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.4%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.9%
  5. Exhaust system: noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition2.9%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2015 Nissan Skyline?

In 2024, 86.2% of 2015 Nissan Skyline cars passed their MOT first time, across 138 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Skyline?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2015 Nissan Skyline reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).