Nissan GT-R
From 5,747 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a tyre cords visible or damaged and emissions levels exceed default limits. The top issue, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, caused 37 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.
| emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits | 37 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 31 |
| emissions levels exceed default limits | 24 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective | 21 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 15 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 15 |
| emissions test unable to be completed | 14 |
| lambda coefficient outside the default limits or the range specified by the manufacturer | 12 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 12 |
Nissan GT-R on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 28 scrapped or exported in the past year with only 3 newly registered, a net loss of 25.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 1,974 | 717 | +1 | -0 | +12 |
| 2025 Q2 | 1,997 | 682 | +1 | -19 | -18 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1,844 | 853 | +1 | -0 | +19 |
| 2024 Q4 | 1,780 | 898 | +0 | -9 | -9 |
| 2024 Q3 | 2,035 | 652 | +0 | -0 | +27 |
| 2024 Q2 | 2,075 | 585 | +0 | -0 | +70 |
| 2024 Q1 | 1,930 | 660 | +0 | -103 | -103 |
| 2023 Q4 | 1,888 | 805 | +0 | -22 | -22 |
5 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gt-R Black Edition S-A | Petrol | 547 | 29% |
| Gt-R Premium Edition S-A | Petrol | 520 | 28% |
| Gt-R V6 S-A | Petrol | 302 | 16% |
| Gt-R Recaro S-A | Petrol | 285 | 15% |
| Gt-R Prestige S-A | Petrol | 227 | 12% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 94.5% | a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2020 | 96.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2019 | 98.7% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
| 2018 | 97.7% | brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
9 earlier years
| 2017 | 96.1% | emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective, number plate inscription missing or illegible |
| 2016 | 94.8% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, exhaust system leaking or insecure |
| 2015 | 93.4% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, emissions test unable to be completed |
| 2014 | 93.2% | a tyre cords visible or damaged, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2013 | 92.9% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, emissions levels exceed default limits |
| 2012 | 94.2% | body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake |
| 2011 | 95.4% | emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2010 | 92.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, esc mil indicates a system malfunction |
| 2009 | 95.4% | emission control equipment fitted by the manufacturer missing, obviously modified or obviously defective, emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits |
Typical mileage
Half of all GT-Rs tested had between 21,975 and 48,446 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 37,217 median miles, the GT-R has 0.013 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Nissan models
| Nissan Qashqai | 76.1% |
| Nissan Juke | 75.3% |
| Nissan Micra | 71.2% |
| Nissan Note | 70.9% |
| Nissan Navara | 77% |
Common questions
What is the Nissan GT-R MOT pass rate?
The Nissan GT-R has a 95% MOT pass rate based on 5,747 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Nissan GT-R?
The most common MOT failure on the Nissan GT-R is emissions levels exceed the manufacturer's specified limits, which caused 37 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
How many Nissan GT-Rs are on UK roads?
There are 1,974 Nissan GT-Rs currently licensed on UK roads, with 717 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Nissan GT-R at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Nissan GT-R is 37,217 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 21,975 and 48,446 miles.
Buying a used GT-R?
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.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.