1993 NISSAN SKYLINE2.0L PETROL

The most recent MOT, conducted on 15 July 2025 at 153,895 miles, resulted in a pass, but the maintenance trend over the preceding two years is best described as stable rather than improving. The vehicle has consistently presented the same core advisories since at least May 2023. The Offside Front steering rack gaiter has been repeatedly flagged as damaged or deteriorated, though noted as preventing the ingress of dirt. The Nearside Front upper suspension arm pin or bush, both front wheel bearings, and both rear track rod end ball joints have all shown slight play or noise across multiple consecutive tests. A persistent advisory for play in the rear steering rack inner joint(s) also remains unresolved. These are not new failures, but they represent a steady accumulation of wear items that have not been replaced. The mileage progression indicates very light use for a 1993 vehicle. Between the June 2024 test at 147,890 miles and the July 2025 test at 153,895 miles, the car covered just 6,005 miles in approximately thirteen months. The earlier interval from May 2023 at 141,765 miles to May 2024 at 147,859 miles shows a similar pattern of roughly 6,000 miles per annum. Such low annual mileage can preserve structural integrity but often leads to deterioration of rubber bushes, gaiters, and seals due to age and lack of regular use rather than mechanical wear alone. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The repeated advisories for the Nearside Front upper suspension arm bush and both rear track rod ends suggest these joints are approaching the end of their service life and will likely require replacement soon. The persistent steering rack inner joint play and the damaged gaiter on the Offside Front warrant close examination for corrosion or excessive slack in the rack itself. Tyre condition should also be checked carefully, given the 2025 failure for exposed ply on the Offside Front and a worn Nearside Rear tyre, which may indicate prolonged standing or uneven wear from misalignment. Beyond the flagged items, the low mileage and age of the vehicle mean a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion is essential, particularly on sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points. Oil leaks, noted as non-excessive in recent years, should be inspected for any escalation that could indicate deteriorating gaskets or seals. The rear seat backrest fault from the July 2025 failure should be verified as repaired, since it relates to occupant restraint. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been driven sparingly but not necessarily maintained proactively, with several age-related wear items left unattended across multiple test cycles.