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G17 GTR

1990 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

55,193 mi
Last recorded55,193 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Nissan Skyline99,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG17 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 55,193 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 55,173 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 53,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 53,172 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 52,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 52,350 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 52,025 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 51,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 51,662 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 51,534 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 51,450 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 51,183 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 49,871 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 48,568 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 40,608 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 135,098 miles

front brake discs slighlty pitted

nearside sills slightly corroded

offside sills slightly corroded

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jun 2009 31,607 miles

All discs slightly rusty

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2009 31,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

All discs slightly rusty

Bonnet secondary catch stiff

Brake pipe ferrules starting to corrode

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside front tyre sidewalls cracked

Offside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

Power steering pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Jun 2008 60,842 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2007 29,745 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,745 miles

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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G17 GTR is a 1990 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 99,045 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 G17 GTR, 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 36 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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G17 GTR is a 1990 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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