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P556 BCP

2001 Nissan Skyline

Silver Petrol 2569cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2007
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,124 mi
Last recorded84,124 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2006
Typical for 2001 Nissan Skyline75,953 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 BCP
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,569cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2006 84,124 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 84,097 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)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

Pass 12 Dec 2005 75,704 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 75,704 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 74,013 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 73,231 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P556 BCP is a 2001 Nissan Skyline in Silver with a 2,569cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P556 BCP, 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 P556 BCP registered?

P556 BCP is a 2001 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 6 March 2001.

Is P556 BCP safe to buy?

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