2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

596 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

161Well above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.7%
Typical mileage at test53,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 596 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.8%
  2. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard0.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5%
    5 marked dangerous
  4. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.5%
  5. Washers: not working0.5%
  6. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened0.5%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low0.3%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.3%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.3%
  10. Brake performance not tested: unable to be tested0.3%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  2. Brakes2.5%
  3. Lights & electrics1.7%
  4. Suspension1.2%
  5. Tyres1.0%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.0%
  7. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2009 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2009 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 596 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2009 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 161, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).