2003 Nissan Skyline 2.6L Petrol · J880 CPU

The Nissan Skyline presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass on 10 April 2025 at 95,562 miles, with the maintenance trend appearing stable across the available record. The most recent test shows no defects logged, and the prior failure on the same date at 95,529 miles also recorded no defects, indicating an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Earlier tests in 2023 and 2021 returned passes with clean sheets, so no worsening pattern of wear or failure is evident. The odometer shows remarkably low use for a 23-year-old vehicle. From 21 October 2021 at 94,702 miles to 8 June 2023 at 95,105 miles the car covered only 403 miles across twenty months. A further 457 miles were added by April 2025. Annual mileage averages near 4,155 but the real pattern is long dormancy with short bursts of movement. Such standing invites perished rubber, seized calipers, and corrosion unseen by the tester. Because every entry lists no defects, the DVSA data gives no direct flag on suspension bushes, brake discs, or structural integrity. The buyer should still inspect for underbody rust and check the exhaust emissions system closely, as a 2003 Japanese performance saloon left idle will often hide rot in sills and subframes. Verify the brake calipers are not binding after the long lay-up. The repeated same-day fail and pass in April 2025 and June 2023 suggest the previous keeper addressed minor paperwork or test centre errors promptly. No advisories mean consumables like tyres and wiper blades were either within limits or replaced quietly. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible given the age and low use.