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G5 GDG

2012 Nissan Skyline

Black Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,135 mi
Last recorded82,135 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Nissan Skyline93,504 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 GDG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 82,135 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 81,943 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 81,879 miles

Offside Front Upper upper suspension hub mount.bearing housing

Pass 3 Nov 2021 81,821 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 81,821 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 81,723 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 81,708 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

suspect cat been removed

wipers smearing screen

Pass 3 May 2019 81,682 miles

Nearside Rear Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 81,363 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 81,359 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Central Front Oil leak Excessive oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2016 80,140 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 80,140 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Rear Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 79,103 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

os washers inop but enough from ns washers

play inner steering arms on rear steer

Pass 13 Aug 2014 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 12 Aug 2014 77,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 27 Jun 2013 77,415 miles

N/S headlamp contains condensation seriously reducing light output

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,414 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

N/S headlamp contains condensation seriously reducing light output

Rear wheel steering inoperative but rear wheels are held substantially in the straight ahead position and the steering is not adversely affected (2.2.B.1j)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 77,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 76,987 miles

Nearside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

Offside Rear wheel steering ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1i)

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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G5 GDG is a 2012 Nissan Skyline in Black with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 93,504 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 G5 GDG, 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 14 years old, this Nissan Skyline is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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G5 GDG is a 2012 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 17 July 2012.

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