Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2010 Nissan GT R?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2010 Nissan GT R?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2010 Nissan GT R?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2010 Nissan GT R reliable?

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles, the 2010 Nissan GT R has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.4%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2010 Nissan GT R?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2010 Nissan GT R are: Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components (41% of vehicles), Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay (23.8% of vehicles), Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (18.5% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2010 Nissan GT R?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Nissan GT R (2010)

407 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.4% first-time pass rate

2010 Nissan GT R

CarHunch analysed 407 real MOT records for the 2010 Nissan GT R. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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Moderate sample. 407 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.

The 2010 GT-R is genuinely reliable: a 92.4% first-time pass rate beats the UK average of 80% by a comfortable margin, and only 15.2% have ever recorded a dangerous defect—well below the concern threshold. This is a properly engineered performance car that owners clearly maintain seriously.

With median mileage of just 37,953 at test, these are low-use examples, which partly explains the strong pass rate; however, the 0.97 average failures and 6.5 advisories per vehicle suggest wear patterns are manageable even when driven. Before purchasing, get a pre-buy inspection focused on the transmission and cooling system, as these are the components that tend to rack up advisories on high-performance Nissans.

The 2010 Nissan GT R passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (92.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.

⚠️ Around 1 in 8 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.4%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

15.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.97

Over 11.6 tests on record

Moderate

Typical mileage

38k

Middle half: 28k–51k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.4% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 6.5 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 407 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 407 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Other issues 41%

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components · Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre wear 18.5%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 12.2%

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material · Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Suspension & steering 9.8%

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play · Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010.

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Before you buy a 2010 Nissan GT R

Based on MOT data from 407 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 15.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,348 Nissan GT R vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Black 26.1%

874

Grey 20.6%

689

White 19%

637

Blue 11.1%

372

Silver 9.2%

307

Gold 5.9%

198

Red 5.5%

185

Purple 0.8%

Green 0.8%

Orange 0.6%

Yellow 0.1%

Multi-colour 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2010 Nissan GT R vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

37,953

typical

28,040

low mileage

50,546

high mileage

Half of all 2010 Nissan GT R vehicles fall between 28,040 and 50,546 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,040 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 28,040–50,546 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2010 Nissan GT Rs sit.

⚠ Over 68,237 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2010 Nissan GT R — Still on the Road

Most 2010 Nissan GT Rs are still being driven.

287 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 78% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.97

Avg failures per vehicle

6.5

Avg advisories per vehicle

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