Nissan Skyline (2001)
2001 Nissan Skyline
CarHunch analysed 190 real MOT records for the 2001 Nissan Skyline. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Nissan Skyline passes MOT first time in 87.8% of cases, which is a solid 7.8 percentage points above the UK average—suggesting these cars are genuinely well-maintained by their owners. With only 8.9% of vehicles ever recorded a dangerous defect, this is a reassuringly low figure that won't deter buyers on safety grounds.
At 77,371 miles median, these Skylines show realistic mileage for a 23-year-old import, and the average 1.07 failures per vehicle indicates they're not expensive to keep legal. Budget for routine advisory work—averaging 4.9 per test—but expect sensible, manageable maintenance rather than structural surprises; run a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension and cooling systems before committing.
What to check before buying a 2001 Nissan Skyline
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 188 | 87.9% | 1.08 |
| Other (1%) | 2 | 83.3% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 Nissan Skyline vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2001 Nissan Skyline vehicles fall between 52,150 and 109,576 miles.
2001 Nissan Skyline — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 66 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 89% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2001 Nissan Skyline
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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43.2%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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42.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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24.3%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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16.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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14.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm
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13.1%
Oil leak, but not excessive
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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