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Nissan Skyline

Yellow · Petrol · 1993 · 2,500 cc

L51 XLNMOT history

L51 XLN is a yellow petrol Nissan Skyline first used on 17 Feb 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 70,178 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
70,178 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,034 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L51 XLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Nissan
Model
Skyline
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1993
First used
17 Feb 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L51 XLN was last recorded at 70,178 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,178 miles · 28 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,034 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 70,178 miles
  • 2025 – 70,178 miles
  • 2024 – 70,178 miles
  • 2023 – 70,178 miles
  • 2022 – 70,178 miles
  • 2020 – 70,178 miles
  • 2019 – 70,178 miles
  • 2018 – 69,825 miles
  • 2017 – 68,940 miles
  • 2016 – 68,598 miles
  • 2015 – 67,189 miles
  • 2014 – 66,087 miles
  • 2013 – 63,733 miles
  • 2012 – 61,035 miles
  • 2006 – 51,269 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,178 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear brake discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear suspension harsh and hard

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear both tyres worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Middle and rear exhaust pipe and box damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear inner sill coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear sub frame mounting bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

21 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    444006124580

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail70,178 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    638424070617
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass70,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    968192326918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass70,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    104974563795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass70,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    759173532994
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  6. Pass70,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    373480495467
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass70,178 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    431350117924
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension harsh and hard

  8. Fail70,178 miles2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    669474787527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension harsh and hard

  9. Pass70,178 miles (+353)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    70,178 miles
    Test number
    308114292576
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust blow at rear box

  10. Pass69,825 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2019
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    996482940313
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust pipe and box damaged

  11. Fail69,825 miles (+885)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,825 miles
    Test number
    419110712163
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working missing (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres worn
    • AdvisoryMiddle and rear exhaust pipe and box damaged

  12. Pass68,940 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2018
    Odometer
    68,940 miles
    Test number
    659714179320
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill coroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame mounting bushes worn

  13. Fail68,940 miles (+342)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,940 miles
    Test number
    136897930969
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill coroded
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame mounting bushes worn

  14. Pass68,598 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    68,598 miles
    Test number
    459750638232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail68,597 miles (+1,408)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,597 miles
    Test number
    848224524106
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront registration plate non-reflective border wider than permitted (6.3.4h)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass67,189 miles (+1,102)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    67,189 miles
    Test number
    169280885476
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth inner sills corroding.

  17. Pass66,087 miles (+2,354)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    66,087 miles
    Test number
    688036954085
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass63,733 miles (+2,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    63,733 miles
    Test number
    139642153064
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  19. Fail61,035 miles (+9,766)1 dangerous8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,035 miles
    Test number
    178561042033
    • DangerousSteering wheel loose
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  20. Pass51,269 miles (+1,854)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    51,269 miles
    Test number
    874502426396

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,415 miles
    Test number
    764422086052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L51 XLN

Does L51 XLN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L51 XLN is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on L51 XLN?
The MOT on L51 XLN is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L51 XLN done?
L51 XLN was recorded at 70,178 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 1,034 miles a year.
Has L51 XLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L51 XLN has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on L51 XLN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L51 XLN find?
L51 XLN passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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