2005 Nissan Skyline 3.5L Petrol · HS52 AGZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving maintenance trend over the last three years. Following a failure in October 2022, the car passed its subsequent inspections through September 2025 at 166,314 miles with no defects recorded. This indicates that the previous mechanical and lighting issues identified by the tester were rectified and the vehicle has since maintained a high standard of compliance with road safety requirements. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, with 9,285 miles covered between October 2023 and September 2024, and another 11,766 miles between 2024 and September 2025. This regular interval suggests the car is not being subjected to long periods of inactivity, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components, seals, and brake systems in older Japanese imports. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity and suspension components, as these are common points of failure for a Skyline of this era. While the 2022 failure for a major exhaust leak was resolved, a close check of the exhaust manifold and mounting points for corrosion or thinning metal remains necessary. Given the age and mileage, verify the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs for signs of wear or cracking, as the MOT record does not specifically flag these items until they reach a failure threshold.