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L88 COL

2001 Nissan Skyline

Purple Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

67,292 mi
Last recorded67,292 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2001 Nissan Skyline75,953 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 COL
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2001
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 67,292 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2024 67,262 miles
Pass 26 May 2023 67,233 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 67,180 miles
Fail 4 May 2022 67,180 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2021 67,104 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 66,962 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 66,755 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 May 2018 66,520 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2018 66,520 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)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 66,124 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 65,807 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,605 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 65,111 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 64,675 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2012 64,593 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 64,558 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 64,228 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 64,101 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 63,513 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 56,970 miles

Nearside Rear Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 May 2006 51,296 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 51,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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L88 COL is a 2001 Nissan Skyline in Purple with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L88 COL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L88 COL registered?

L88 COL is a 2001 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is L88 COL safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 COL shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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