2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

160 MOT tests in 2024. 93.1% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time93.1%
Failed or needed repairs6.9%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 160 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    2 marked dangerous
  3. Side repeaters: not working1.3%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.6%
  5. Washers: not working0.6%
  6. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.6%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.6%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  9. Registration plates: missing0.6%
  10. Registration plates: incorrect0.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  2. Tyres1.9%
  3. Lights & electrics1.3%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.6%
  6. Body & chassis0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.5%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.6%

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 2016 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 93.1% of 2016 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 160 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 Nissan Gt-R?

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

Is the 2016 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).