2003 Nissan Skyline 3.5L Petrol · LU52 ARZ

The vehicle currently holds a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass in the February 2026 test at 110,150 miles. While the recent history shows a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes, the owner has addressed the necessary faults to achieve subsequent compliance. The lack of advisories in the two most recent consecutive tests indicates that the mechanical and structural components are currently meeting minimum standards, though the history suggests a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. The mileage progression is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per annum. Between February 2024 and February 2025, the car covered 7,674 miles, while a shorter interval of 6,074 miles occurred between the January 2025 and February 2026 tests. This regular usage suggests the vehicle is used consistently rather than sitting stationary for long periods, which generally prevents the dry-related degradation of suspension components, rubber seals, and brake lines. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the specific areas that caused the failures in February 2024 and January 2025, as the record does not detail the exact mechanical faults. Given the mileage, a close look at the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs is necessary, as these often show significant wear at this threshold. The buyer should also inspect for surface corrosion on the chassis and check the brake mounting points to ensure that the recent clean passes are not masking underlying structural issues that could emerge in future tests.