Nissan GT-R reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan GT-R is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 394 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 1 of 442, and 6.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is catalyst emissions (0.8% of tests).
Ranked 1 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,357 Nissan GT-Rs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 6.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan GT-R is 75% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
6.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
4,000
Typical age at test: 11 years
Nissan GT-R MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan GT-R MOT faults
- Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.8% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.5% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.5% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5% of tests
- Washers: not working0.5% of tests
What the Nissan GT-R fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 1.7% | ▼ 66% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.4% | ▼ 32% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.4% | ▼ 84% less often |
| Visibility | 1.1% | ▼ 75% less often |
| Brakes | 0.9% | ▼ 83% less often |
| Suspension | 0.5% | ▼ 94% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.3% | ▼ 89% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.2% | ▼ 61% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 97% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 81% less often |
How much is road tax on a Nissan GT-R?
Any Nissan GT-R first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan GT-R reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Nissan GT-R is 75% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 394 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan GT-R?
The most common MOT fault is “Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits”, found in 0.8% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Nissan GT-R?
Any Nissan GT-R first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Nissan GT-Rs fail their MOT?
6.2% of Nissan GT-Rs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan GT-R combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.