2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

147 MOT tests in 2024. 91.2% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

142Well above average
Passed first time91.2%
Failed or needed repairs8.8%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting0.7%
  2. Decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements0.7%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  4. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam0.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low0.7%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.7%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks3.4%
  2. Lights & electrics2.7%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  4. Brakes1.4%
  5. Tyres1.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.4%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.7%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.4%

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: chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. 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 2012 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 91.2% of 2012 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 147 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting; decelerometer (sp): efficiency below requirements; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2012 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 142, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).