2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

128 MOT tests in 2024. 97.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time97.7%
Failed or needed repairs2.3%
Typical mileage at test21,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 128 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn0.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension0.8%
  2. Brakes0.8%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  2. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened0.8%
  4. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play0.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.8%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2018 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 97.7% of 2018 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 128 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2018 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).