2015 Nissan Gt R — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Nissan Gt R passed 95.6% of its 733 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (11.8% fail rate), the 2015 Gt R comes out 7.4pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.9%) and visibility (0.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, tyre pressure monitoring system and registration plates — tread depth alone was recorded 9 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 3.3% in the 0-30k band and 11.4% in the 60-90k band, a 8.2-point spread — more than double.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 6.5% in 2021 to 3.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.9% | 21 |
| 2 | Visibility | 0.9% | 7 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 0.8% | 6 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.7% | 5 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.4% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 9 |
| 2 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 7 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 4 | Wipers | 5 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 4 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 2 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 7.9% | 58 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.6% | 48 |
| 3 | Suspension | 2.7% | 20 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 8 |
| 5 | Other defects | 0.5% | 4 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.5% | 4 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 398 | 3.3% |
| 30-60k | 299 | 5.0% |
| 60-90k | 35 | 11.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 170 | 6.5% |
| 2022 | 145 | 2.8% |
| 2023 | 145 | 3.5% |
| 2024 | 139 | 5.8% |
| 2025 | 134 | 3.0% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Gt R
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.9% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (0.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (0.8% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2015 Nissan Gt Rs pass their MOT?
95.6% of the 733 2015 Nissan Gt R MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 4.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Nissan Gt R?
Tyres, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by visibility (0.9%).
Does the 2015 Gt R get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.3% in the 0-30k band to 11.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 733 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.