2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

210 MOT tests in 2024. 97.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time97.1%
Failed or needed repairs2.9%
Typical mileage at test24,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 210 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard1.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  3. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed0.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.5%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  6. Registration plates: inscription missing0.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.5%
  8. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  2. Suspension0.5%
  3. Tyres0.5%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.5%
  5. Number plates & VIN0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.4%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.9%
  4. Anti-roll bars - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn0.5%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.5%

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: catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard. 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 2017 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 97.1% of 2017 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 210 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were catalytic converter: missing where one was fitted as standard; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; emissions not tested: unable to be completed. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2017 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).