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J5 GTR

1997 Nissan Skyline

Grey Petrol 2560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

163,628 mi
Last recorded163,628 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,560cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 163,628 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 162,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 161,730 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 160,885 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 160,246 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 159,729 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 159,222 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 158,334 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 156,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 156,420 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 155,132 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 153,968 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2012 153,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 152,494 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 151,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 149,543 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 149,417 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 148,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 146,083 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 141,527 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 137,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

c/o high

slight fluctuation to o/s/f brake

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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J5 GTR is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Grey with a 2,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Skyline models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 84,594 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 J5 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 29 years old, this Nissan Skyline is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J5 GTR registered?

J5 GTR is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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