2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

137 MOT tests in 2024. 92.7% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time92.7%
Failed or needed repairs7.3%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 137 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    8 marked dangerous
  2. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.5%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.7%
  4. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard0.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.7%
  6. Headlamp: lens seriously defective0.7%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    1 marked dangerous
  8. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  9. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.7%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.6%
  2. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  3. Lights & electrics2.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.8%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
  4. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.5%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.5%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2015 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 92.7% of 2015 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 137 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; emissions not tested: unable to be completed; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2015 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).