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Nissan GT-R reliability
The Nissan GT-R fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 6.6% of 1,331 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
6 to 10 years old
4.6% failed their MOT
From 805 MOT tests of Nissan GT-Rs this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 43% more oftenTyre pressure monitoring system1% vs 0.7%Fix about £90
Over 10 years old
6.6% failed their MOT
From 1,331 MOT tests of Nissan GT-Rs this age.
Safety recalls
1 DVSA recall for the Nissan GT-R
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance
The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance.
Fix: Replace the front knuckle steering at both sides of all potentially affected vehicles.
Recalled models: GT-R · 2 vehicles
DVSA vehicle safety recalls (Crown copyright, Open Government Licence).
Checking a Nissan GT-R before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.