1998 Nissan Skyline 2.5L Petrol · R726 CCY

This 1998 Nissan Skyline presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT passing on 13 November 2021 at 122,309 miles. That test flagged diminished output from both front position lamps and rear brake pads wearing thin, minor advisories that suggest basic consumable upkeep was being monitored but not always preemptively addressed. The vehicle has not held a valid MOT since that date, meaning it is now over four and a half years beyond its last examination as of June 2026. A fresh MOT should be considered essential before any road use, regardless of the recorded mileage. The mileage trajectory is notably low for a 28-year-old vehicle. Between the May 2018 test at 111,300 miles and the November 2021 test at 122,309 miles, the car covered just 11,009 miles across more than three and a half years, averaging roughly 3,100 miles annually in that window. Before that, the jump from 103,421 miles in November 2016 to 111,300 miles by May 2018 represents a steadier 7,879 miles in around eighteen months. The overall annualised average of approximately 4,368 miles is well below typical use, pointing to either very light commuting or extended periods of inactivity. Prolonged sitting can degrade rubber suspension bushes, dry out seals, and cause surface corrosion on brake components and underbody structures, meaning low mileage alone should not be mistaken for low wear. The recurring advisories across multiple tests point to consistent suspension and braking wear rather than isolated failures. Both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints were flagged for slight play in 2019, with the offside joint also noted in 2018, indicating gradual deterioration of front-end suspension articulation. Rear wheel bearings appeared with slight play in both 2016 and 2019, suggesting the rear hub assemblies have been a persistent weak point across at least 9,000 miles of use. Brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both 2018 and 2021, which is expected consumable wear but also implies the braking system has not been consistently serviced ahead of test thresholds. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the front anti-roll bar links and rear wheel bearings for play or roughness, examine the condition and thickness of all brake pads and discs, and check whether the rear brake calipers are binding or dragging given the repeated pad wear advisories. The underbody and suspension mounting points should also be inspected for corrosion, as a vehicle of this age that may have spent long periods stationary is susceptible to surface rust that can compromise structural mounting points even if the chassis rails appear sound externally.