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K226 BVM

2000 Nissan Skyline

White Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

263,732 mi
Last recorded263,732 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Nissan Skyline79,744 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK226 BVM
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 263,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 254,063 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 242,764 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 218,649 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 198,205 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 198,103 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 179,220 miles

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

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 158,338 miles

Battery insecure

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

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

slight play in both front tie bar bushes

steering wheel has two bolts missing

Fail 1 Mar 2010 158,338 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

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

both rear wheel arches in poor condition

slight play in both front tie bar bushes

steering wheel has two bolts missing

Pass 28 Jan 2009 151,466 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 130,862 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2008 130,862 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 107,421 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 107,419 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K226 BVM is a 2000 Nissan Skyline in White with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 79,744 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 K226 BVM, 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 26 years old, this Nissan Skyline is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K226 BVM is a 2000 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 10 February 2000.

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