2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

147 MOT tests in 2024. 91.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time91.8%
Failed or needed repairs8.2%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    10 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.4%
  3. Washers: not working1.4%
  4. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle0.7%
  5. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.7%
    2 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.7%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.7%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks4.1%
  2. Tyres3.4%
  3. Lights & electrics3.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%
  5. Body & chassis1.4%
  6. Suspension0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.0%
  3. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.4%
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.4%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2014 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 91.8% of 2014 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 147 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2014 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).