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L759 XHY

2001 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

150,755 mi
Last recorded150,755 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Skyline75,953 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL759 XHY
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 150,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Both Joints at Centre Section (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2025 150,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides, wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 150,747 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear ()

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2014 150,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 149,799 miles

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

second cat welded in

sills cover with side skirts not checked

Fail 22 Jan 2010 149,728 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 Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills not checked side skirts fitted

exhaust note loud

o/s/f seat belt needs help to fully return

Pass 5 Apr 2007 143,431 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 143,431 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2006 146,923 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 146,923 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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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L759 XHY is a 2001 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L759 XHY, 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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What year was L759 XHY registered?

L759 XHY is a 2001 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 9 March 2001.

Is L759 XHY safe to buy?

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