Nissan GT R (2017)
2017 Nissan GT R
CarHunch analysed 300 real MOT records for the 2017 Nissan GT R. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Nissan GT-R is exceptionally reliable for its age and type, with a 95.9% first-time MOT pass rate that sits 16 percentage points above the UK average—and dangerous defects are rare at just 4.7% of the cohort. This is a specialist supercar, not a family runabout, so you'd expect higher maintenance costs and stricter owner discipline.
The median mileage of just under 18,000 miles suggests these are cherished weekend warriors rather than daily drivers, which explains why failures are minimal (0.25 per vehicle on average) despite the complexity of the platform. Before buying, have a pre-purchase inspection by a Nissan GT-R specialist and verify full service history—these cars reward meticulous care and punish neglect disproportionately.
What to check before buying a 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Nissan GT R vehicles fall between 12,963 and 24,984 miles.
2017 Nissan GT R — Still on the Road
207 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 74% of the peak remain.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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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20.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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17.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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16.6%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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15.8%
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6.9%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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6.1%
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits
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4.5%
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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