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Nissan GT R (2012)

199 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.5% first-time pass rate

2012 Nissan GT R

CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2012 Nissan GT R. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Generally reliable 12.5% above UK average
92.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
30,522
typical mileage
21,670–40,866 middle half
10.1%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.8
avg MOT failures per car
over 9.9 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2012 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 2012 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.

21,670
low mileage
30,522
typical
40,866
high mileage

Half of all 2012 Nissan GT R vehicles fall between 21,670 and 40,866 miles.

2012 Nissan GT R — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 146 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 81% of the peak.

181 146 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

9.9
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.8
Avg failures per vehicle
5
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 2012 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.

  • 41%
    Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  • 23.8%
    Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
  • 18.5%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.5%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 18.4%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 17.6%
    Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 13.2%
    Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
  • 12.8%
    Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012. Counts include advisories and failures.

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