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N5 BTG

1997 Nissan Skyline

Blue Petrol 2568cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Nissan Skyline84,594 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN5 BTG
MakeNissan
ModelSkyline
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,568cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2026

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 136,608 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 136,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 136,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 20 Oct 2020 135,872 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 132,830 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2018 129,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 120,136 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,576 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 115,232 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 111,845 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 107,851 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 106,513 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,721 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 86,190 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 86,190 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 86,180 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,500 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 73,929 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 66,661 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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N5 BTG is a 1997 Nissan Skyline in Blue with a 2,568cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 N5 BTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N5 BTG registered?

N5 BTG is a 1997 Nissan Skyline, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is N5 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N5 BTG shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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