Nissan Skyline reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults · 3,243 real DVSA tests · 2024
Across 3,243 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 87% of Nissan Skyline cars aged 13 years and older pass their MOT first time — ahead of the 61% average for all cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and body & structure.
MOT pass rate by age
Where the Skyline tends to fail
Share of Nissan Skyline cars aged 13 years and older with no fault in each area (higher is better). The tick is the fleet average for the same age.
Holds up better than average on suspension, body & structure, tyres.
Common questions
Is the Nissan Skyline reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Nissan Skyline holds up well for its age: 87% of examples aged 13 years and older pass first time, against a 61% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 95% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Nissan Skyline?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Nissan Skyline in 2024: 13 years and older, 87%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Nissan Skyline MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Nissan Skyline versus other cars of the same age — its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).