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A tidy import whose Japanese and UK mileage line up after the speedometer was converted, with sill corrosion noted at several MOTs.

Illustrative

Sample data, not a real vehicle. Everything here is made up to show how a JDM History report works. No real DVLA, MOT, auction or finance records were used.

SAMPLE 1Japanese importFull report

1991 Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)

Chassis BNR32-900123 · RB26DETT · AWD (ATTESA E-TS)

2 check4 info

A few things to check

2 things to check. Every flag below shows the records behind it.

What we found

6 findings, most serious first

  1. Check

    Corrosion noted at 3 MOTs in a row

    The sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust. The same issue was noted at 3 consecutive MOTs, so it is likely still there. Have it inspected and priced before you buy.

    ›Evidence (4) · rule R3 · high confidence
    • MOT history · MOT 10 Aug 2020: pass, 63,120 miles(illustrative)
    • MOT history · MOT 9 Aug 2021: fail, 64,800 miles(illustrative)
    • MOT history · MOT 16 Aug 2021: pass, 64,812 miles(illustrative)
    • MOT history · MOT 5 Aug 2022: pass, 66,950 miles(illustrative)
  2. Check

    Oil leaks noted at 2 MOTs in a row

    Oil is leaking from the engine or gearbox. The same issue was noted at 2 consecutive MOTs, so it is likely still there. Have it inspected and priced before you buy.

    ›Evidence (2) · rule R3 · high confidence
    • MOT history · MOT 1 Aug 2024: pass, 71,300 miles(illustrative)
    • MOT history · MOT 30 Jul 2025: pass, 73,410 miles(illustrative)
  3. Info

    Japanese and UK mileage line up

    The last Japanese reading was 98,700 km on 2019-05-21 (about 61,329 miles). The first UK MOT read 61,350 miles on 2019-08-12, so the speedometer was converted to miles and the readings agree.

    ›Evidence (2) · rule M3 · high confidence
    • Japanese auction · Japanese reading 21 May 2019: 98,700 km(illustrative)
    • MOT history · UK reading 12 Aug 2019: 61,350 miles(illustrative)
  4. Info

    Imported vehicle

    First registered in 1991-03 and first registered in the UK in 2019-08. The UK records only start from the import, so the Japanese history matters.

    ›Evidence (1) · rule R1 · high confidence
    • DVLA · DVLA record: NISSAN, GREY, 2568 cc, PETROL, 1991(illustrative)
  5. Info

    A past MOT found a major defect

    1 MOT recorded major defects (2021-08-09). They were fixed if the car later passed, but they show how it has been looked after.

    ›Evidence (1) · rule R4 · high confidence
    • MOT history · MOT 9 Aug 2021: fail, 64,800 miles(illustrative)
  6. Info

    2 UK keepers, 0 plate changes

    Number of registered keepers and number-plate changes since the car was registered in the UK.

    ›Evidence (1) · rule R7 · high confidence
    • UK finance and write-off · UK history: 2 keepers, finance clear, VIN/chassis BNR32-900123(illustrative)

Mileage timeline

Every reading, Japan to the latest MOT

020k40k60k80k100k2020202120222023202420252026Import21 May 2019: 98,700 km (Japan)12 Aug 2019: 61,350 miles (UK MOT)10 Aug 2020: 63,120 miles (UK MOT)9 Aug 2021: 64,800 miles (UK MOT)16 Aug 2021: 64,812 miles (UK MOT)5 Aug 2022: 66,950 miles (UK MOT)2 Aug 2023: 69,040 miles (UK MOT)1 Aug 2024: 71,300 miles (UK MOT)30 Jul 2025: 73,410 miles (UK MOT)28 Jul 2026: 75,020 miles (UK MOT)
Japan (auction or documents) UK MOTPlotted in miles as recorded. Readings in km are converted at 1 mile = 1.609 km.
DateSourceAs recordedIn miles
28 Jul 2026UK MOT75,020 mi75,020
30 Jul 2025UK MOT73,410 mi73,410
1 Aug 2024UK MOT71,300 mi71,300
2 Aug 2023UK MOT69,040 mi69,040
5 Aug 2022UK MOT66,950 mi66,950
16 Aug 2021UK MOT64,812 mi64,812
9 Aug 2021UK MOT64,800 mi64,800
10 Aug 2020UK MOT63,120 mi63,120
12 Aug 2019UK MOT61,350 mi61,350
21 May 2019Japanese auction98,700 km61,329

Identity

Chassis and DVLA record

Chassis entered
BNR32-900123
Model code
BNR32: Nissan Skyline GT-R (R32)
Built
1989 to 1994
Engines
RB26DETT 2568 cc petrol
UK make
NISSAN
UK engine
2568 cc petrol
UK colour
GREY
Made
1991
First registered
Mar 1991
Registered in UK
Aug 2019
Tax / MOT
Taxed / Valid
Latest V5C
2 Jun 2023

Japan

Auction history

4
grade

Tokyo-area dealer auction

21 May 2019 · lot 40123 · interior B

Mileage
98,700 km (61,329 miles)
Colour
Gun grey metallic
Chassis
BNR32-900123

Inspector notes, translated

  • Small scratches on the front bumper (A1)
  • Rust on both sills (S1)
  • Aftermarket exhaust and wheels

UK records

Finance, theft and write-off

Outstanding finance

None recorded

Stolen

Not recorded

Insurance write-off

Not recorded

UK keepers

2

Plate changes

0

Chassis on UK record

BNR32-900123

MOT history

9 MOT tests, in plain English

  1. PASS28 Jul 2026
    75,020 mi
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Nearside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Offside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
  2. PASS30 Jul 2025
    73,410 mi
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Nearside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
    • advisoryOil is leaking from the engine or gearbox.Tester wrote: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. PASS1 Aug 2024
    71,300 mi
    • advisoryOil is leaking from the engine or gearbox.Tester wrote: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. PASS2 Aug 2023
    69,040 mi
  5. PASS5 Aug 2022
    66,950 mi
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Nearside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
    • advisoryGeneral rust under the car.Tester wrote: Underside corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity
  6. PASS16 Aug 2021
    64,812 mi
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Offside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
  7. FAIL9 Aug 2021
    64,800 mi
    • majorBall joints or linkages in the suspension are worn.Tester wrote: Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Offside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
  8. PASS10 Aug 2020
    63,120 mi
    • advisoryThe sills (the structural rails below the doors) have rust.Tester wrote: Offside Sill corroded but not seriously weakening structural integrity (1.1.2 (a))
    • advisoryBrake pipes are corroded or damaged.Tester wrote: Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. PASS12 Aug 2019
    61,350 mi
    • advisoryOne or more tyres are worn, damaged or near the legal limit.Tester wrote: Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Before you buy

Questions to ask the seller

  • Has the repeated MOT advisory been fixed, and do you have the invoice?
  • Can I see the export certificate and the original Japanese auction sheet?
  • What has been changed or modified since the car arrived in the UK?
  • Rust in the sills, rear arches and around the rear screen: has this been checked?
  • RB26 oil pump drive collar wear on high-mileage or high-rev engines: has this been checked?
  • ATTESA four-wheel-drive pump and pipe leaks: has this been checked?
  • Worn or modified suspension and bushes after decades of use: has this been checked?

Honest limits

What this check couldn’t cover

  • Japanese recalls: our index of Japan's official recall filings is not built yet. Ask a dealer for the brand to check the chassis number.
  • Accident, insurance and taxi or rental history in Japan.
  • Whether documents the seller shows you are genuine.

Sources

Where this report came from

  • DVLA Vehicle EnquiryIllustrative
  • DVSA MOT historyIllustrative
  • Japanese auction historyIllustrative
  • UK finance, theft and write-off checkIllustrative

Generated 22 Oct 2026 · model library 2026-10-22.1. Flags come from fixed rules; each one lists the records that triggered it. A missing source is shown as missing, never as clean.