2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

285 MOT tests in 2024. 91.2% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

153Well above average
Passed first time91.2%
Failed or needed repairs8.8%
Typical mileage at test56,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 285 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  4. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.7%
  6. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  7. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.7%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    3 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.7%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.7%
    3 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics5.3%
  2. Tyres2.8%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.8%
  4. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  5. Brakes1.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  8. Suspension0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.1%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.5%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened2.1%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 2010 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 91.2% of 2010 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 285 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2010 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 153, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).