Infiniti G
From 261 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 4 |
| a spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened | 3 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 3 |
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 3 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 2 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 52.5% of G failures are safety items (worn brakes, tyre damage, steering play). The car still drives, but you shouldn't. Only 7.5% are the kind that would actually strand you. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £118.
Typical mileage
Half of all Gs tested had between 55,422 and 90,218 miles on the clock.
At 82,718 median miles, the G has 0.018 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Infiniti models
| Infiniti Q30 | 85.8% |
| Infiniti Q50 | 83.5% |
Common questions
What is the Infiniti G MOT pass rate?
The Infiniti G has a 84.7% MOT pass rate based on 261 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Infiniti G?
The most common MOT failure on the Infiniti G is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Infiniti G at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Infiniti G is 82,718 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 55,422 and 90,218 miles.
Buying a used G?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 84.7% pass rate and an average repair bill of £118 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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