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The only standard that has a year is the Bumper standard which is 1973. Anything after 73 has to have approved bumpers. The other DOT requirements are 25 years from the first year produced. Meaning a car that is made in 89' would have to meet 1989 DOT standards for 25 years. After 25 years an exemption is made. The 89 skyline does not meet 1989 US DOT standards therefore people are waiting until 2014 when they become 25 y/o and able to be imported with the exemption.