1997 Nissan Skyline 2.6L Petrol · B16 SDV
1997 Nissan Skyline (2.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 46,376 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- NISSAN SKYLINE
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,376 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B16 SDV Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 46,376 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B16 SDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Nissan Skyline (B16 SDV) between August 2008 and May 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”.
B16 SDV Mileage History
- 01/08/2008112,621 mi
- 24/07/2009126,629 km
- 01/08/2009126,752 km+123 km
- 28/07/201031,188 mi
- 18/07/201132,558 km
- 01/08/201234,098 mi
- 26/07/20130 mi-34,098 mi
- 04/07/201437,539 mi+37,539 mi
- 30/07/201539,757 mi+2,218 mi
- 22/07/201640,623 mi+866 mi
- 28/07/201741,495 km
- 21/07/201842,890 mi
- 16/07/201944,034 mi+1,144 mi
- 09/08/202144,661 mi+627 mi
- 09/08/202244,861 mi+200 mi
- 24/08/202345,278 mi+417 mi
- 04/06/202445,471 mi+193 mi
- 20/06/202545,928 mi+457 mi
- 26/05/202646,376 mi+448 mi
Average of roughly -3,718 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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