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F5 YEN

2001 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

115,792 mi
Last recorded115,792 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2001 Nissan Skyline75,953 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 YEN
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2014 115,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2013 107,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Sep 2013 107,600 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 100,073 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 100,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 93,367 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Aug 2010 93,304 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 91,974 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake lever pulls high - BORDERLINE

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 88,418 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wheels protruding outside the wheel arches

Fail 21 Jan 2008 88,418 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wheels protruding outside the wheel arches

Pass 3 Mar 2006 86,617 miles

EXH CENTRE SILENCER THIN

N/S/R TYRE 2.5 MM CENTRE TREAD

REAR FOG LIGHT CRACKED

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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F5 YEN is a 2001 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2001 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 75,953 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 F5 YEN, 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 25 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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F5 YEN is a 2001 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 January 2001.

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