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Nissan Skyline MOT pass rate and common problems

89.3% of Nissan Skylines passed the 2024 MOT (based on 2,071 first tests): 86.6% at the first attempt and 2.7% after a fix at the test centre (PRS). About 1 in 10 failed the first attempt. For its age, it fails 64% less often than normal: MOT Risk Index 36.3 (95% CI 32.5–40.4; 100 = normal).

Nissan Skyline at a glance, 2024 MOT
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
MOT pass rate89.3%incl. 2.7% fixed at the test centre20242071
Passed at the first attempt86.6%all first tests20242071
MOT Risk Index (95% CI 32.5–40.4)36.3index100 = normal for its age · rank 49 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age)20242071
Biggest excess: Noise, emissions and leaks9.3per 1007.7 same-age2019–202413136
Dangerous defects5.2per 10011.2 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202413136
Advisory items93.3per 100127.1 UK, not age-adjusted2019–202413136
strip · Nissan Skyline · MOT Risk Index · 36.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
MOT Risk Index · Nissan Skyline. 0–240; 100 = normal for its age; median model 92.8 · rank 49 of 761 (1 = fails least for its age). It would rank between 39 and 69 anywhere within its 95% interval, other models held where they are. DVSA, 2024.
Nissan Skyline index position among 761 models
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Rank49of 761published models, 1 = fails least for its age20242071
Best rank within its 95% interval39rankother models held where they are20242071
Worst rank within its 95% interval69rankother models held where they are20242071

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Data release dvsa-2024-v2 (24 Sep 2026) · full dataset (v5). This model's index is unchanged in the 24 September 2026 release.

What actually fails on a Nissan Skyline MOT, and how often?

Nissan Skyline MOTs fail most often on ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 19.4 per 100 tests, against 29.8 for UK cars of the same age (2019–2024, n = 13,136).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment · 19.4 vs 29.8 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment19.4per 10029.82019–20242549
Suspension10.5per 10023.72019–20241380
Noise, emissions and leaks9.3per 1007.72019–20241227
Brakes5.7per 10019.72019–2024752
Steering4.9per 1005.82019–2024649
Visibility4.5per 10011.02019–2024588

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,136 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Skyline's advisory become a fail at the next MOT?

Nissan Skyline advisories turn into fails less often than on the median model; the one to watch is suspension: advisories on it became a fail at the next MOT 12.5% of the time.

funnel · Nissan Skyline · Suspension · 12.5 vs median model · 2019–2024
Advisories on suspension: 12.5 of 100 became a fail on the same item at the next MOT. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension12.5% next failmedian model2019–20241154
Brakes8.2% next failmedian model2019–20241083
Body, chassis, structure5.7% next failmedian model2019–2024575
Tyres4.7% next failmedian model2019–20241020

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

My Nissan Skyline got an MOT advisory: what gets flagged most?

Nissan Skyline MOTs flag suspension most: 23.2 advisories per 100 tests, against 26.2 across UK tests (2019–2024, n = 13,136).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Suspension · 23.2 vs 26.2 · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Suspension23.2per 10026.22019–20243049
Brakes21.4per 10034.72019–20242814
Tyres19.9per 10039.72019–20242617
Body, chassis, structure8.9per 1004.62019–20241164
Steering6.8per 1001.82019–2024893
Noise, emissions and leaks4.9per 1005.22019–2024640

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,136 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What is likely to fail next on a Nissan Skyline?

For Nissan Skylines aged 20 or older whose last MOT was a pass, the item most likely to fail at the next MOT is ‘lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment’: 4.9% failed on it (2019–2024, n = 2,704).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 129 cars) · 4.7 vs baseline · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Noise, emissions and leaks, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 129 cars)4.7% next fail2019–2024129
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, under 3 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 129 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024129
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)5.0% next fail2019–2024397
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)4.5% next fail2019–2024397
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024397
Brakes, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)2.5% next fail2019–2024397
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024397
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)1.3% next fail2019–2024397
Full table
Further values · 2019–2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Identification of the vehicle, 3 to 5 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 397 cars)1.3% next fail2019–2024397
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 121 cars)13.2% next fail2019–2024121
Steering, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 121 cars)6.6% next fail2019–2024121
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 121 cars)5.8% next fail2019–2024121
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 121 cars)5.0% next fail2019–2024121
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 109 cars)14.7% next fail2019–2024109
Noise, emissions and leaks, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 109 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024109
Suspension, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 109 cars)10.1% next fail2019–2024109
Visibility, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 109 cars)5.5% next fail2019–2024109
Body, chassis, structure, 3 to 5 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 109 cars)4.6% next fail2019–2024109
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024441
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)2.3% next fail2019–2024441
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)1.8% next fail2019–2024441
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)1.6% next fail2019–2024441
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)1.6% next fail2019–2024441
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)1.4% next fail2019–2024441
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 441 cars)1.4% next fail2019–2024441
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)11.3% next fail2019–2024133
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)6.8% next fail2019–2024133
Body, chassis, structure, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024133
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024133
Tyres, 6 to 8 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 133 cars)3.8% next fail2019–2024133
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 89 cars)16.9% next fail2019–202489
Noise, emissions and leaks, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 89 cars)15.7% next fail2019–202489
Suspension, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 89 cars)10.1% next fail2019–202489
Steering, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 89 cars)6.7% next fail2019–202489
Visibility, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 89 cars)6.7% next fail2019–202489
Brakes, 6 to 8 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 89 cars)5.6% next fail2019–202489
Body, chassis, structure, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 141 cars)5.7% next fail2019–2024141
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 141 cars)3.5% next fail2019–2024141
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 9 to 11 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 42 cars)21.4% next fail2019–202442
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)7.4% next fail2019–2024460
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)3.7% next fail2019–2024460
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)3.0% next fail2019–2024460
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024460
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)2.8% next fail2019–2024460
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)2.0% next fail2019–2024460
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)1.7% next fail2019–2024460
Body, chassis, structure, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024460
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)1.3% next fail2019–2024460
Identification of the vehicle, 12 to 14 years old, after a pass (rough estimate: 460 cars)1.1% next fail2019–2024460
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)13.3% next fail2019–2024180
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)6.7% next fail2019–2024180
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)5% next fail2019–2024180
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)4.4% next fail2019–2024180
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024180
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024180
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after an advisory (rough estimate: 180 cars)3.9% next fail2019–2024180
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)22.1% next fail2019–2024158
Suspension, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)13.3% next fail2019–2024158
Noise, emissions and leaks, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)9.5% next fail2019–2024158
Visibility, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)9.5% next fail2019–2024158
Brakes, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)7.0% next fail2019–2024158
Steering, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024158
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024158
Tyres, 12 to 14 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 158 cars)3.2% next fail2019–2024158
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass5.3% next fail2019–20241219
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass3.6% next fail2019–20241219
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.8% next fail2019–20241219
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass2.6% next fail2019–20241219
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.7% next fail2019–20241219
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20241219
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.1% next fail2019–20241219
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass1.0% next fail2019–20241219
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20241219
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory15.2% next fail2019–2024527
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory9.9% next fail2019–2024527
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory6.6% next fail2019–2024527
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.9% next fail2019–2024527
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–2024527
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–2024527
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.9% next fail2019–2024527
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.7% next fail2019–2024527
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory2.3% next fail2019–2024527
Identification of the vehicle, 15 to 19 years old, after an advisory1.5% next fail2019–2024527
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)18% next fail2019–2024411
Suspension, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)11.4% next fail2019–2024411
Noise, emissions and leaks, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)10.0% next fail2019–2024411
Visibility, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)7.3% next fail2019–2024411
Steering, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)6.3% next fail2019–2024411
Brakes, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)6.1% next fail2019–2024411
Tyres, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)3.6% next fail2019–2024411
Body, chassis, structure, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)2.9% next fail2019–2024411
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 15 to 19 years old, after a fail (rough estimate: 411 cars)1.5% next fail2019–2024411
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a pass4.9% next fail2019–20242704
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a pass3.3% next fail2019–20242704
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a pass2.9% next fail2019–20242704
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a pass2.3% next fail2019–20242704
Steering, 20 years or older, after a pass2.1% next fail2019–20242704
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a pass1.8% next fail2019–20242704
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a pass1.3% next fail2019–20242704
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a pass1.2% next fail2019–20242704
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a pass0.5% next fail2019–20242704
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242704
Road wheels, 20 years or older, after a pass0.3% next fail2019–20242704
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after an advisory12.5% next fail2019–2024915
Suspension, 20 years or older, after an advisory9.0% next fail2019–2024915
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after an advisory6.5% next fail2019–2024915
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.8% next fail2019–2024915
Steering, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.7% next fail2019–2024915
Brakes, 20 years or older, after an advisory5.0% next fail2019–2024915
Visibility, 20 years or older, after an advisory4.7% next fail2019–2024915
Tyres, 20 years or older, after an advisory2.1% next fail2019–2024915
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.3% next fail2019–2024915
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after an advisory1.1% next fail2019–2024915
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, 20 years or older, after a fail13.9% next fail2019–2024863
Noise, emissions and leaks, 20 years or older, after a fail9.7% next fail2019–2024863
Suspension, 20 years or older, after a fail9.5% next fail2019–2024863
Visibility, 20 years or older, after a fail5.7% next fail2019–2024863
Body, chassis, structure, 20 years or older, after a fail5.6% next fail2019–2024863
Steering, 20 years or older, after a fail5.2% next fail2019–2024863
Brakes, 20 years or older, after a fail3.5% next fail2019–2024863
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems, 20 years or older, after a fail2.5% next fail2019–2024863
Tyres, 20 years or older, after a fail2.3% next fail2019–2024863
Identification of the vehicle, 20 years or older, after a fail0.9% next fail2019–2024863

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How often does a Nissan Skyline get a dangerous MOT defect?

The Nissan Skyline gets a dangerous defect less often than the UK average: 5.2 per 100 first tests against 11.2 across the UK. In the same tests, 46.4 major and 13.5 minor defects were recorded per 100 tests (one test can record several).

bullet · Nissan Skyline · Dangerous defects · 5.2 vs 11.2 · 2019–2024
Dangerous defects: 5.2 vs 11.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Dangerous defects5.2per 10011.22019–202413136

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 13,136 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id; severity not recorded for some 2018–2021 tests · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Will my Nissan Skyline still pass its MOT in a few years?

First-time MOT failures for the Nissan Skyline go from 17.9% at age 5 (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 9.0–32.7%) to 18.4% at age 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 13.2–25.1%), against 43.5% for all cars aged 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 13.2–25.1%) (2024, n = 2,071).

line · Nissan Skyline · Age 5 (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 9.0–32.7%) · 17.9 vs 15.1 · 2024
Age 5 (rough estim: 17.9. Age 19 (rough esti: 18.4. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (rough estimate: 39 tests, 95% interval 9.0–32.7%)17.9% failed first time15.1202439
Age 6 (rough estimate: 40 tests, 95% interval 1.4–16.5%)5% failed first time17.5202440
Age 7 (rough estimate: 61 tests, 95% interval 4.6–19.8%)9.8% failed first time20.2202461
Age 8 (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 9.3–23.3%)15% failed first time23.32024100
Age 9 (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 8.4–19.7%)13.0% failed first time26.52024138
Age 10 (rough estimate: 42 tests, 95% interval 3.8–22.1%)9.5% failed first time30.1202442
Age 14 (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 4.7–26.6%)11.8% failed first time40.4202434
Age 15 (rough estimate: 52 tests, 95% interval 0.3–10.1%)1.9% failed first time41.6202452
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 16 (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 5.4–17.0%)9.7% failed first time43.12024103
Age 17 (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 12.3–26.3%)18.3% failed first time43.12024115
Age 18 (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 7.5–19.1%)12.2% failed first time43.92024123
Age 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 13.2–25.1%)18.4% failed first time43.52024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How does the Nissan Skyline compare with cars of its own age and size?

At 3 of 16 ages shown, Nissan Skylines fail first time more often than comparable models of the same size class; the biggest difference is at age 18, where they fail less often: 16.4% against 37.9% (2024, n = 628).

line · Nissan Skyline · Age 3 · 18.1 vs 10.8 · 2024
Age 3: 18.1. Age 20: 16.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 318.1% fail10.82024155
Age 416.4% fail12.32024213
Age 518.2% fail14.22024313
Age 612.7% fail16.12024394
Age 712.6% fail18.32024396
Age 811.9% fail20.52024320
Age 915.7% fail23.12024235
Age 1217.1% fail30.62024170
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 1317.3% fail32.62024254
Age 1419.8% fail34.62024405
Age 1518.5% fail36.02024545
Age 1618.7% fail37.12024743
Age 1718.7% fail37.52024675
Age 1816.4% fail37.92024628
Age 1918.9% fail37.52024583
Age 2016.7% fail37.02024570

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How much does it cost to fix a Nissan Skyline MOT fail?

Expected repair cost per Nissan Skyline MOT: about £73 (up to about £139 if more expensive parts are needed), from the chance of failing each item and its most common UK repair price (catalogue estimate, n = 2,071).

Computed, not measured.

bar · Nissan Skyline · Expected repair bill · 73.2 vs modal price catalogue · price catalogue
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (price catalogue)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Expected repair bill73.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2071
Estimated range lower73.2GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2071
Estimated range upper139.1GBP estimatemodal price catalogueprice catalogue2071
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Battery replacement (standard 12V lead-acid)27.2GBP expected contribution140price catalogue2071
Suspension: Suspension coil spring (single corner)18.9GBP expected contribution180price catalogue2071
Noise, emissions and leaks: Exhaust rear silencer18.6GBP expected contribution200price catalogue2071
Brakes: Front brake pads (parts + labour, typical hatchback)8.6GBP expected contribution150price catalogue2071

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: price catalogue · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Skyline more reliable than similar cars?

Of 8 similar models, 3 fail less often for their age than the Nissan Skyline and 5 as often or more. The Nissan Skyline has an MOT Risk Index of 36.3, where 100 = normal for its age (2024, n = 2,071).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Nissan Skyline (this model) · 36.3 vs 100 = normal · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Nissan Skyline (this model)36.3index100 = normal20242071
Toyota Supra39.5index36.320242091
Toyota Vellfire40.9index36.320242402
BMW M536.7index36.320243898
Mercedes-Benz GT33.4index36.320241349
TVR Chimaera42.1index36.320242421
Nissan GT-R19.5index36.320242371
Aston Martin DB1128.3index36.320242476
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
McLaren 57037.3index36.32024823

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Skyline normally do?

Nissan Skyline: Age 6 median (rough estimate) is 83668 miles (2024).

line · Nissan Skyline · Age 6 median (rough estimate) · 83668 vs baseline · 2024
Age 6 median (roug: 83668. Age 19 P75 (rough : 118233. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6 median (rough estimate)83668miles202440
Age 7 median (rough estimate)79156miles202461
Age 8 median (rough estimate)78744miles2024100
Age 8 P25 (rough estimate)61103miles2024100
Age 8 P75 (rough estimate)96445miles2024100
Age 9 median (rough estimate)71138miles2024138
Age 9 P25 (rough estimate)48560miles2024138
Age 9 P75 (rough estimate)103742miles2024138
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 10 median (rough estimate)84861miles202442
Age 15 median (rough estimate)92613miles202452
Age 16 median (rough estimate)86840miles2024103
Age 16 P25 (rough estimate)72095miles2024103
Age 16 P75 (rough estimate)111475miles2024103
Age 17 median (rough estimate)91508miles2024115
Age 17 P25 (rough estimate)69771miles2024115
Age 17 P75 (rough estimate)114198miles2024115
Age 18 median (rough estimate)88159miles2024123
Age 18 P25 (rough estimate)69094miles2024123
Age 18 P75 (rough estimate)114258miles2024123
Age 19 median (rough estimate)91995miles2024163
Age 19 P25 (rough estimate)71740miles2024163
Age 19 P75 (rough estimate)118233miles2024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does high mileage mean more Nissan Skyline MOT failures at the same age?

At ages 15+, 10.7% of Nissan Skylines with under 40,000 miles failed first time, against 16.7% of those with over 140,000 miles (2024, n = 254). No clear mileage gap inside this age group, among cars still being tested.

bar · Nissan Skyline · Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 5.6–17.8%) · 10.2 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 6–9, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 98 tests, 95% interval 5.6–17.8%)10.2% failed first time202498
Age 6–9, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 3.7–13.7%)7.3% failed first time2024110
Age 6–9, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 77 tests, 95% interval 11.2–28.2%)18.2% failed first time202477
Age 15+, <40k miles (rough estimate: 140 tests, 95% interval 6.6–16.9%)10.7% failed first time2024140
Age 15+, 40-70k miles (rough estimate: 338 tests, 95% interval 9.3–16.4%)12.4% failed first time2024338
Age 15+, 70-100k miles (rough estimate: 442 tests, 95% interval 10.7–17.1%)13.6% failed first time2024442
Age 15+, 100-140k miles (rough estimate: 348 tests, 95% interval 13.1–20.9%)16.7% failed first time2024348
Age 15+, 140k+ miles (rough estimate: 114 tests, 95% interval 10.9–24.6%)16.7% failed first time2024114

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many miles does a Nissan Skyline last?

42.0% of Nissan Skylines tested had reached 100,000 miles, and 10.7% had reached 150,000 (2024, n = 5,474).

line · Nissan Skyline · 100,000 miles · 42.0 vs baseline · 2024
100,000 miles: 42.0. 200,000 miles (rou: 1.8. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
100,000 miles42.0% of tested cars20245474
150,000 miles10.7% of tested cars20241390
200,000 miles (rough estimate: 233 tests, 95% interval 1.6–2.0%)1.8% of tested cars2024233

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is the Nissan Skyline driven more or less than average, and does that change the picture?

Matched on annual mileage as well as age, the Nissan Skyline index is 47.0, against 47.9 on age alone (2019–2024, n = 2,071).

slope · Nissan Skyline · Age and mileage adjusted index · 47 vs 47.9 · 2019–2024
Age and mileage adjusted index: 47.9 vs 47. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age and mileage adjusted index47index47.92019–20242071

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Skyline fuel fails its MOT less?

All Nissan Skylines tested were petrol: 13.4% failed first time (2024, n = 2,069).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Petrol · 13.4 vs other fuels · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol13.4% fail first timeother fuels20242069

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Skyline engine is best?

For its age, the best Nissan Skyline engine is the petrol over 2.0 litre at index 98.6, and the worst the petrol 1.8–2.0 litre at 121.6, where 100 = the model's own average (2024, n = 2,071).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Petrol over 2.0 litre · 98.6 vs 100 = model average · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Petrol over 2.0 litre98.6index vs model norm100 = model average202411957
Petrol 1.8–2.0 litre (rough estimate: 830 tests, 95% interval 106.2–138.4)121.6index vs model norm100 = model average2024830

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Where in Britain does the Nissan Skyline fail its MOT most?

Nissan Skyline fails first-time MOTs most in Bournemouth (BH): 37.9% against 17.4% across Britain for this model, both 2019–2024 (2024, n = 145).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 30.4–46.0%) · 37.9 vs 13.4 · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bournemouth (BH) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 30.4–46.0%)37.9% fail first time13.42024145
Plymouth (PL) (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 28.4–43.3%)35.5% fail first time13.42024155
Torquay (TQ) (rough estimate: 224 tests, 95% interval 28.0–40.4%)33.9% fail first time13.42024224
Slough (SL) (rough estimate: 125 tests, 95% interval 2.7–11.1%)5.6% fail first time13.42024125
London SE (SE) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 3.9–14.4%)7.7% fail first time13.42024104
Croydon (CR) (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 4.6–15.6%)8.7% fail first time13.42024104
Gloucester (GL) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 23.7–37.3%)30.1% fail first time13.42024173
Ipswich (IP) (rough estimate: 202 tests, 95% interval 21.6–33.8%)27.2% fail first time13.42024202
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Bath (BA) (rough estimate: 144 tests, 95% interval 20.5–34.9%)27.1% fail first time13.42024144
Southampton (SO) (rough estimate: 247 tests, 95% interval 21.2–32.1%)26.3% fail first time13.42024247
Norwich (NR) (rough estimate: 165 tests, 95% interval 20.0–33.2%)26.1% fail first time13.42024165
Aberdeen (AB) (rough estimate: 117 tests, 95% interval 17.9–33.3%)24.8% fail first time13.42024117
Exeter (EX) (rough estimate: 200 tests, 95% interval 18.2–29.8%)23.5% fail first time13.42024200
Bristol (BS) (rough estimate: 222 tests, 95% interval 17.9–28.9%)23.0% fail first time13.42024222
Portsmouth (PO) (rough estimate: 219 tests, 95% interval 17.4–28.3%)22.4% fail first time13.42024219
Guildford (GU) (rough estimate: 278 tests, 95% interval 17.8–27.6%)22.3% fail first time13.42024278
Peterborough (PE) (rough estimate: 318 tests, 95% interval 16.9–25.9%)21.1% fail first time13.42024318
Liverpool (L) (rough estimate: 142 tests, 95% interval 14.0–27.0%)19.7% fail first time13.42024142
Stoke-on-Trent (ST) (rough estimate: 112 tests, 95% interval 13.3–28.0%)19.6% fail first time13.42024112
Northampton (NN) (rough estimate: 137 tests, 95% interval 13.3–26.4%)19.0% fail first time13.42024137
Brighton (BN) (rough estimate: 169 tests, 95% interval 13.7–25.5%)18.9% fail first time13.42024169
Canterbury (CT) (rough estimate: 107 tests, 95% interval 12.4–27.1%)18.7% fail first time13.42024107
Swindon (SN) (rough estimate: 149 tests, 95% interval 12.2–24.3%)17.4% fail first time13.42024149
Medway (ME) (rough estimate: 168 tests, 95% interval 12.3–23.7%)17.3% fail first time13.42024168
Leicester (LE) (rough estimate: 196 tests, 95% interval 11.8–22.1%)16.3% fail first time13.42024196
Cardiff (CF) (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 10.5–24.2%)16.2% fail first time13.42024111
Milton Keynes (MK) (rough estimate: 187 tests, 95% interval 11.5–22.0%)16.0% fail first time13.42024187
Nottingham (NG) (rough estimate: 151 tests, 95% interval 10.9–22.6%)15.9% fail first time13.42024151
Derby (DE) (rough estimate: 221 tests, 95% interval 11.6–21.2%)15.8% fail first time13.42024221
Cleveland (TS) (rough estimate: 190 tests, 95% interval 11.3–21.6%)15.8% fail first time13.42024190
Cambridge (CB) (rough estimate: 157 tests, 95% interval 10.5–21.7%)15.3% fail first time13.42024157
Stevenage (SG) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 9.2–23.1%)14.8% fail first time13.42024101
Reading (RG) (rough estimate: 198 tests, 95% interval 10.4–20.2%)14.7% fail first time13.42024198
Redhill (RH) (rough estimate: 269 tests, 95% interval 10.8–19.2%)14.5% fail first time13.42024269
Coventry (CV) (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 11.1–18.5%)14.4% fail first time13.42024347
Leeds (LS) (rough estimate: 120 tests, 95% interval 9.0–21.5%)14.2% fail first time13.42024120
Doncaster (DN) (rough estimate: 145 tests, 95% interval 9.1–20.3%)13.8% fail first time13.42024145
Tonbridge (TN) (rough estimate: 192 tests, 95% interval 9.4–19.1%)13.5% fail first time13.42024192
Watford (WD) (rough estimate: 102 tests, 95% interval 7.6–20.6%)12.8% fail first time13.42024102
Enfield (EN) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 7.8–19.8%)12.6% fail first time13.42024119
Glasgow (G) (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 7.4–20.0%)12.4% fail first time13.42024105
London N (N) (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 7.0–19.2%)11.8% fail first time13.42024110
Warrington (WA) (rough estimate: 119 tests, 95% interval 7.1–18.8%)11.8% fail first time13.42024119
Colchester (CO) (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 7.3–18.0%)11.6% fail first time13.42024138
Chelmsford (CM) (rough estimate: 173 tests, 95% interval 7.6–17.2%)11.6% fail first time13.42024173
Hemel Hempstead (HP) (rough estimate: 354 tests, 95% interval 8.4–15.0%)11.3% fail first time13.42024354
Sheffield (S) (rough estimate: 188 tests, 95% interval 7.4–16.5%)11.2% fail first time13.42024188
Manchester (M) (rough estimate: 136 tests, 95% interval 6.8–17.4%)11.0% fail first time13.42024136
Newcastle (NE) (rough estimate: 232 tests, 95% interval 7.4–15.4%)10.8% fail first time13.42024232
Blackburn (BB) (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 5.5–17.4%)10% fail first time13.42024100
Romford (RM) (rough estimate: 101 tests, 95% interval 5.5–17.3%)9.9% fail first time13.42024101
Southend-on-Sea (SS) (rough estimate: 427 tests, 95% interval 7.4–13.0%)9.8% fail first time13.42024427
London E (E) (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 5.5–16.6%)9.7% fail first time13.42024113
Harrow (HA) (rough estimate: 124 tests, 95% interval 5.6–16.2%)9.7% fail first time13.42024124
Birmingham (B) (rough estimate: 399 tests, 95% interval 6.8–12.5%)9.3% fail first time13.42024399

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does a Nissan Skyline rust more than average?

Allowing for age, Nissan Skyline MOTs record corrosion failures at 0.7 times the national rate: 0.51% of tests against 0.77% (2024 + geographic layers, n = 1,945).

Computed, not measured.

slope · Nissan Skyline · Salt belt susceptibility · 0.7 vs 1 · 2024 + geographic layers
Salt belt susceptibility: 1 vs 0.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024 + geographic layers)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Salt belt susceptibility0.7ratio estimate12024 + geographic layers1945

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 + geographic layers · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is a Nissan Skyline ULEZ compliant?

An estimated 48.3% of Nissan Skylines tested are likely ULEZ-compliant, judged from fuel type and first-use date; check a specific car with TfL's vehicle checker (2024).

Computed, not measured.

stacked · Nissan Skyline · Likely compliant · 48.3 vs baseline · 2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Likely compliant48.3% estimate20242071

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What do six years of MOTs show about owning a Nissan Skyline?

Of failed Nissan Skyline MOTs, 25.7% were retested the same day and a further 64.3% within 10 days; the median failed car passed its retest after 3 days (2019–2024, n = 1,220).

bar · Nissan Skyline · Same-day retest · 25.7 vs failed initial tests · 2019–2024
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Same-day retest25.7%failed initial tests2019–20241220
Retest within 10 days64.3%failed initial tests2019–20241220
Clean MOT streak54.3%observed chains2019–20242396
Repeat advisory16.2%observed chains2019–20242396
Decreasing odometer35.7% mileage anomalyobserved chains2019–20243020

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Is low mileage better for a Nissan Skyline?

Nissan Skylines aged 7 to 14 doing under 5,000 miles a year failed first time in 10.2% of tests, against 15.7% for those doing 8,000 to 12,000 miles (2019–2024, n = 275).

bullet · Nissan Skyline · Low-use first-time failure · 10.2 vs 15.7 · 2019–2024
Low-use first-time failure: 10.2 vs 15.7. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Low-use first-time failure10.2%15.72019–2024275
Low-use gap-5.6percentage points8–12k miles2019–2024275

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

How many years is a Nissan Skyline likely to last?

Nissan Skylines tend to last: at ten years old the typical one has about 23.4 more years of MOTs ahead, more than the median model. This is a forecast from the survival curve and may not come true.

Computed, not measured.

Forecast, not a prediction for a particular car.

bar · Nissan Skyline · Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19) · 12.4 vs baseline · survival forecast
DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (survival forecast)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 5 (at least; observed only until age 19)12.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 8 (at least; observed only until age 19)9.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 10 (at least; observed only until age 19)23.4years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 12 (at least; observed only until age 19)12.8years forecastsurvival forecast0
Age 15 (at least; observed only until age 19)4.5years forecastsurvival forecast0

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: survival forecast · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Skylines are still on the road?

In 2024, at least as many Nissan Skylines were tested at age 19 as at ages 4 to 6 (2024, n = 583).

line · Nissan Skyline · Age 3 (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 12.8–24.9%) · 50.5 vs baseline · 2024
Age 3 (rough estim: 50.5. Age 19 (at least a: 100. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 3 (rough estimate: 155 tests, 95% interval 12.8–24.9%)50.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024155
Age 469.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024213
Age 5 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024313
Age 6 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024394
Age 7 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024396
Age 8 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024320
Age 976.6% of age 4–6 baseline2024235
Age 10 (rough estimate: 104 tests, 95% interval 8.9–22.4%)33.9% of age 4–6 baseline2024104
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 11 (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 7.4–19.4%)37.5% of age 4–6 baseline2024115
Age 12 (rough estimate: 170 tests, 95% interval 12.2–23.4%)55.4% of age 4–6 baseline2024170
Age 1382.8% of age 4–6 baseline2024254
Age 14 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024405
Age 15 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024545
Age 16 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024743
Age 17 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024675
Age 18 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024628
Age 19 (at least as many as at ages 4–6)100% of age 4–6 baseline2024583

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

If a Nissan Skyline fails, does it fail again?

21.9% of Nissan Skylines that failed an MOT failed the next one too, against 12.9% after a pass (2019–2024, n = 713). The failure most likely to come back is steering: 32.3% of those fails recurred at the next MOT.

bullet · Nissan Skyline · Repeat after fail · 21.9 vs 12.9 · 2019–2024
Repeat after fail: 21.9 vs 12.9. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2019–2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Repeat after fail21.9%12.92019–2024713

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2019–2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Which Nissan Skyline faults come together?

On Nissan Skylines, brakes and seat belts and supplementary restraint systems failures turn up together 10.3 times as often as chance would predict (2024, n = 51).

Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Brakes + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 51 tests, 95% interval 7.6–13.5)10.3liftexpected joint rate202451
Brakes + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 32 tests, 95% interval 6.5–13.5)9.6liftexpected joint rate202432
Noise, emissions and leaks + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 66 tests, 95% interval 6.5–10.7)8.4liftexpected joint rate202466
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Suspension (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 6.5–10.4)8.3liftexpected joint rate202475
Identification of the vehicle + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 5.9–10.9)8.1liftexpected joint rate202443
Body, chassis, structure + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 36 tests, 95% interval 5.5–10.9)7.8liftexpected joint rate202436
Identification of the vehicle + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 75 tests, 95% interval 5.9–9.3)7.5liftexpected joint rate202475
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Tyres (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 4.7–11.0)7.4liftexpected joint rate202424
Full table
Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Road Wheels (rough estimate: 24 tests, 95% interval 4.6–10.7)7.2liftexpected joint rate202424
Body, chassis, structure + Identification of the vehicle (rough estimate: 22 tests, 95% interval 4.5–10.8)7.1liftexpected joint rate202422
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (rough estimate: 105 tests, 95% interval 5.8–8.5)7.0liftexpected joint rate2024105
Identification of the vehicle + Visibility (rough estimate: 26 tests, 95% interval 4.2–9.3)6.4liftexpected joint rate202426
Brakes + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 134 tests, 95% interval 5.3–7.5)6.3liftexpected joint rate2024134
Body, chassis, structure + Brakes (rough estimate: 78 tests, 95% interval 5.0–7.9)6.3liftexpected joint rate202478
Brakes + Suspension (rough estimate: 153 tests, 95% interval 5.3–7.4)6.3liftexpected joint rate2024153
Brakes + Steering (rough estimate: 93 tests, 95% interval 5.0–7.7)6.3liftexpected joint rate202493
Brakes + Tyres (rough estimate: 54 tests, 95% interval 4.6–8.1)6.2liftexpected joint rate202454
Brakes + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 244 tests, 95% interval 5.3–6.9)6.1liftexpected joint rate2024244
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 366 tests, 95% interval 5.2–6.4)5.8liftexpected joint rate2024366
Identification of the vehicle + Suspension (rough estimate: 35 tests, 95% interval 4.0–8.0)5.8liftexpected joint rate202435
Body, chassis, structure + Noise, emissions and leaks (rough estimate: 111 tests, 95% interval 4.7–6.9)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024111
Steering + Suspension (rough estimate: 154 tests, 95% interval 4.8–6.7)5.7liftexpected joint rate2024154
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Visibility (rough estimate: 34 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.8)5.6liftexpected joint rate202434
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Tyres (rough estimate: 143 tests, 95% interval 4.6–6.4)5.5liftexpected joint rate2024143
Body, chassis, structure + Tyres (rough estimate: 43 tests, 95% interval 3.9–7.2)5.3liftexpected joint rate202443
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems + Steering (rough estimate: 29 tests, 95% interval 3.5–7.5)5.2liftexpected joint rate202429
Brakes + Visibility (rough estimate: 83 tests, 95% interval 4.0–6.3)5.1liftexpected joint rate202483
Body, chassis, structure + Steering (rough estimate: 68 tests, 95% interval 3.9–6.3)5.0liftexpected joint rate202468
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Visibility (rough estimate: 242 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.6)5.0liftexpected joint rate2024242
Body, chassis, structure + Suspension (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.9)4.9liftexpected joint rate2024110
Noise, emissions and leaks + Tyres (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 3.8–6.2)4.8liftexpected joint rate202467
Noise, emissions and leaks + Suspension (rough estimate: 183 tests, 95% interval 4.1–5.5)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024183
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Suspension (rough estimate: 347 tests, 95% interval 4.3–5.3)4.8liftexpected joint rate2024347
Body, chassis, structure + Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (rough estimate: 172 tests, 95% interval 4.0–5.4)4.7liftexpected joint rate2024172
Suspension + Tyres (rough estimate: 71 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.6)4.5liftexpected joint rate202471
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment + Steering (rough estimate: 199 tests, 95% interval 3.9–5.1)4.5liftexpected joint rate2024199
Body, chassis, structure + Visibility (rough estimate: 67 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.7)4.5liftexpected joint rate202467
Noise, emissions and leaks + Steering (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 3.6–5.3)4.4liftexpected joint rate2024103
Noise, emissions and leaks + Visibility (rough estimate: 110 tests, 95% interval 3.5–5.2)4.3liftexpected joint rate2024110
Suspension + Visibility (rough estimate: 113 tests, 95% interval 3.1–4.6)3.8liftexpected joint rate2024113
Steering + Tyres (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.7–5.3)3.8liftexpected joint rate202437
Tyres + Visibility (rough estimate: 37 tests, 95% interval 2.4–4.8)3.5liftexpected joint rate202437
Steering + Visibility (rough estimate: 62 tests, 95% interval 2.6–4.4)3.4liftexpected joint rate202462
Identification of the vehicle + Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (seen together; too few for a multiplier)18tests with both202418
Identification of the vehicle + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)14tests with both202414
Identification of the vehicle + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)12tests with both202412
Road Wheels + Tyres (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Noise, emissions and leaks + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)11tests with both202411
Road Wheels + Suspension (seen together; too few for a multiplier)10tests with both202410
Brakes + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)9tests with both20249
Body, chassis, structure + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)7tests with both20247
Identification of the vehicle + Road Wheels (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Steering (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246
Road Wheels + Visibility (seen together; too few for a multiplier)6tests with both20246

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

What does a Nissan Skyline cost to run in a fleet?

Of every 100 Nissan Skylines tested at age 8, about 15 failed the MOT first time (rough estimate); at age 19, about 18 (rough estimate). These are one-year rates for different cars tested in the same year, not a fleet followed over time (2024).

Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
Age 8 (rough estimate: 100 tests, 95% interval 9.3–23.3%)15% fail first time2024100
Age 9 (rough estimate: 138 tests, 95% interval 8.4–19.7%)13.0% fail first time2024138
Age 16 (rough estimate: 103 tests, 95% interval 5.4–17.0%)9.7% fail first time2024103
Age 17 (rough estimate: 115 tests, 95% interval 12.3–26.3%)18.3% fail first time2024115
Age 18 (rough estimate: 123 tests, 95% interval 7.5–19.1%)12.2% fail first time2024123
Age 19 (rough estimate: 163 tests, 95% interval 13.2–25.1%)18.4% fail first time2024163

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Does the month of a Nissan Skyline MOT matter?

Nissan Skylines fail first time most in February (21.4%, against 30.0% for all cars that month) and least in May (15.8%) (2024, n = 2,071).

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January: 20.6. December: 19.2. DVSA MOT bulk data, 24 Sep 2026.
Nissan Skyline: the numbers behind this answer (2024)
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
January20.6% fail first time31.12024798
February21.4% fail first time30.02024873
March17.1% fail first time28.320241278
April17% fail first time29.820241341
May15.8% fail first time28.820241314
June16.6% fail first time28.120241316
July17.0% fail first time29.320241252
August15.8% fail first time29.220241153
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Further values · 2024
MeasureValueUnitCompared withYearsTests
September16.3% fail first time28.220241175
October17.4% fail first time30.320241078
November18.0% fail first time30.62024906
December19.2% fail first time29.32024652

Source: DVSA MOT bulk data · Window: 2024 · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

Not enough tests for… (and why)

What have dealers been told about the Nissan Skyline? (US market)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 211 of 761 models). 2,071 initial Nissan Skyline tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: NHTSA, US market; covers 211 of 761 models · Window: NHTSA · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Does the Nissan Skyline fail inspections in other countries too?

no match in the other-country inspection register. 2,071 initial Nissan Skyline tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: Statens vegvesen PKK (CC BY 4.0), Traficom Katsastus (CC BY 4.0), RDW APK (CC0), adapted; covers 430 of 761 models · Window: 2024 by country · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: one initial test per test_id · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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Real-world MPG against the official figure (manufacturer level)

layer not yet computed for this model (covers 19 of 761 models). 2,071 initial Nissan Skyline tests are in the published model cohort.

Source: European Commission OBFCM; covers 19 of 761 models · Window: 2021+ cohorts · n = 2,071 (initial tests) · Method: computed estimate, not measured · Updated: 24 Sep 2026 · Release: dvsa-2024-v2 · CSV

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How to cite this page

MOT Risk Index (2026). Nissan Skyline MOT statistics 2024 (data release dvsa-2024-v2; full dataset motriskindex-families-2024-v5, DOI 10.5281/zenodo.22975051), updated 24 September 2026. motriskindex.co.uk/cars/nissan-skyline/

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Nissan Skyline MOT: quick answers

What is the Nissan Skyline first-time MOT pass rate?

86.6% of first attempts passed in 2024 (2,071 tests). Retests after repair are excluded; cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) are shown separately.

Why does this number differ from other sites?

Other sites may count retests or all attempts. This page uses 2,071 primary tests: 13.38% failed first time and 89.3% passed when cars fixed at the test centre (PRS) count as passes. The age-adjusted MOT Risk Index 36.3 is shown separately.