Second Hand Nissan Skyline Rear Tailgate

The Skyline is a Japanese-market model with limited official UK presence, and the generations most commonly seen here are the R32 (1989–1994), R33 (1994–1998), and R34 (1998–2002), each on a distinct platform with no interchangeability between them. Because each generation uses a completely different body structure, a tailgate from an R32 will not fit an R33 or R34 — you must match the generation exactly. Always confirm your exact generation with the breaker against your registration or chassis plate before ordering.

The R33 Skyline ran from 1994 to 1998 and received a facelift during its production run; whether the tailgate pressing changed at that point is not something we can state with certainty. Name the generation boundary confidently, but whether the specific panel is interchangeable across the facelift cut-off is something you must confirm with the breaker against your chassis number, as pressings can differ subtly even within the same generation. A good breaker will be able to cross-reference your exact build date.

Trim level alone does not drive tailgate fitment — what matters is the body style and generation platform, not whether the car is a GT-R, GT-S, or GTS-t. However, different variants within the same generation were offered in different body styles (coupe or saloon), and a coupe tailgate and a saloon bootlid are completely different panels that will not interchange. Confirm the exact body style of both donor and recipient vehicles with the breaker before proceeding.

No — coupe and saloon body styles use entirely different rear panels and a tailgate from one body style will not fit the other under any circumstances. Body style is the first thing to establish when sourcing any rear or side panel, and a breaker will need to know your exact body style as well as your generation. Never assume a part will cross between body styles even if the generation and year match perfectly.

Engine specification has no bearing whatsoever on tailgate fitment — the body panel is determined entirely by the generation platform and body style, not by what is under the bonnet. Whether your Skyline has the RB26DETT, RB25DET, or any other engine, the same tailgate applies as long as the generation and body style match. Focus your search on confirming those two factors with the breaker rather than worrying about engine codes.

You should give the breaker your exact generation (R32, R33, or R34), your body style (coupe or saloon), and ideally your chassis number or VIN so they can cross-reference the build date and check for any mid-generation pressing changes. Colour code is worth noting too, though paint matching is a separate matter from fitment. A reputable breaker will confirm compatibility against these details before selling you the part.