2016 Nissan Skyline 2.5L Petrol · R33 UTM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test in July 2025 at 193,185 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of significant wear and tear that has since been addressed. While the latest result suggests a clean bill now, the history between 2023 and 2024 indicates a phase where suspension and steering components were reaching the end of their service life. At 193,185 miles over ten years, this Skyline has averaged approximately 19,300 miles per year, which significantly exceeds the UK annual average. The mileage accumulation is rapid; between February 2023 and May 2024, the vehicle covered 16,472 miles in just 15 months. This high-frequency use places immense stress on the drivetrain and chassis components, which explains the multiple advisories related to rubber-bonded joints and steering components recorded during the mid-life of the vehicle. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The 2024 test flagged play in both front anti-roll bar ball joints and worn rear upper suspension arm bushes, while the 2023 record identified play in the steering rack inner joints. Although these were not flagged in the 2025 test, the high mileage suggests these components continue to degrade quickly. You should check for uneven tyre wear and steering knocks over bumps which would indicate that these issues have resurfaced. The 2023 advisory regarding inner tyre edges worn to the legal limit suggests previous alignment issues or worn control arm bushings. Given the high mileage and the history of suspension failures, an inspection of the steering rack for fluid leaks and the integrity of all rubber bushings is essential. While the car passed its latest test, the historical data points to a high-use vehicle that requires proactive maintenance to prevent sudden mechanical failure of the subframe assemblies.