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Common Nissan Gt-r Problems, Faults, and Repair Costs

Every known Nissan Gt-r MOT issue, ranked by how common it is and what it costs to fix. Based on 5,819 real MOT tests across 14 model years.

Segment: performance | Fuel: Petrol

95%

Nissan Gt-r pass rate

81%

Nissan average

82%

National average

The Nissan Gt-r has an average MOT pass rate of 95%, which is 14 points above the Nissan average and 13 points above the national average. The NISSAN GT-R has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.

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Most Common Nissan Gt-r MOT Issues

Ranked by how likely they are to affect your Nissan Gt-r, with typical repair costs

Brakes

High likelihood

£80 - £450

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Brake discs worn, brake pads thin, handbrake adjustment needed

Failure points:

Brake disc excessively worn, brake pipe corroded, brake efficiency below minimum

Suspension

High likelihood

£150 - £600

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Suspension arm bush worn, shock absorber misting, spring corroded

Failure points:

Coil spring broken, ball joint excessive play, shock absorber leaking

Lights

High likelihood

£15 - £200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Headlamp aim slightly out, lens deteriorated

Failure points:

Headlamp not working, brake light not functioning, indicator failure

Tyres

High likelihood

£50 - £300

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Tyre approaching legal limit, slight damage to sidewall

Failure points:

Tyre below minimum tread depth, tyre has a cut exposing ply

Exhaust & Emissions

High likelihood

£80 - £800

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Exhaust mounting corroded, slight exhaust leak

Failure points:

Exhaust emissions exceed limits, catalytic converter efficiency low, DPF warning

Steering

High likelihood

£100 - £500

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Track rod end has slight play, steering rack boot deteriorated

Failure points:

Steering rack leaking, track rod ball joint worn beyond limits

Body & Structure

High likelihood

£200 - £1200

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Surface corrosion on subframe, slight body panel damage

Failure points:

Structural corrosion, body mounting corroded through, chassis weakness

Windscreen & Wipers

Lower likelihood

£10 - £350

Typical repair cost

Common advisories:

Minor windscreen chip, wiper blade deteriorated

Failure points:

Windscreen crack in swept area, wiper does not clear windscreen

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Nissan Gt-r Reliability by Year

MOT pass rate for each model year, based on real test data

2008
96%
2009
97%
2010
95%
2011
95%
2012
93%
2013
88%
Worst year
2014
94%
2015
95%
2016
96%
2017
96%
2018
97%
2019
99%
Best year
2020
97%
2021
96%
YearFuelEnginePass RateFail Rate
2021Petrol3.8L96%4%
2020Petrol3.8L97%3%
2019Petrol3.8L99%1%
2018Petrol3.8L97%2%
2017Petrol3.6L96%4%
2016Petrol3.8L96%4%
2015Petrol3.8L95%5%
2014Petrol3.8L94%6%
2013Petrol3.8L88%6%
2012Petrol3.8L93%4%
2011Petrol3.8L95%4%
2010Petrol3.8L95%4%
2009Petrol3.8L97%2%
2008Petrol3.8L96%4%

Most Reliable Year

2019

99% pass rate from 228 tests

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Least Reliable Year

2013

88% pass rate from 325 tests

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Nissan Gt-r Running Costs

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Nissan Gt-r FAQ

What are the most common Nissan Gt-r problems?

The most common Nissan Gt-r MOT problems are brakes, suspension, lights, tyres, exhaust & emissions, steering, body & structure issues. These are the areas most likely to cause advisories or failures during an MOT test, based on 5,819 real tests.

Is the Nissan Gt-r reliable?

The Nissan Gt-r has an average MOT pass rate of 95%, which is 13 points above the national average of 82%. This is considered good reliability.

Which year Nissan Gt-r is most reliable?

The 2019 Nissan Gt-r is the most reliable year with a 99% MOT pass rate. Avoid the 2013 model year if reliability is your priority, as it has the lowest pass rate at 88%.

How much does it cost to fix common Nissan Gt-r faults?

Repair costs vary by issue. Brake work on a Nissan Gt-r typically costs £80-£450, suspension repairs cost £150-£600, and exhaust/emissions fixes cost £80-£800. Lighting and wiper fixes are usually under £200.

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