Nissan GT R (2011)
2011 Nissan GT R
CarHunch analysed 257 real MOT records for the 2011 Nissan GT R. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2011 Nissan GT-R is a genuinely reliable performer: a 93.1% first-time pass rate sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 12.4% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a high-performance machine. This is a car that, when maintained, tends to stay on the road.
The median mileage of 35,824 miles is notably low for a 13-year-old model, suggesting these are either cherished weekend cars or well-preserved examples. With an average of just 0.76 failures per test and 5.2 advisories, most issues are wear-related rather than structural—typical for a sports car this age. If you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the transmission and cooling system, which carry the heaviest maintenance burden on the GT-R platform.
What to check before buying a 2011 Nissan GT R
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2011 Nissan GT R vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2011 Nissan GT R vehicles fall between 28,051 and 46,967 miles.
2011 Nissan GT R — Still on the Road
179 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 75% 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.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2011 Nissan GT R
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41%
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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23.8%
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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18.5%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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17.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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13.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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12.8%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2011. Counts include advisories and failures.
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