2017 Nissan Gt R — MOT failures & pass rate
1,154 MOT tests on the 2017 Nissan Gt R are in this dataset, and 96.4% of them passed. That is 6.1 percentage points better than coupes & convertibles of a similar age, which fail at 9.7%. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (1.7%) and emissions & environmental (1.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, wipers and registration plates — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 22 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 8.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 7.0% in 2021 to 3.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 1.7% | 19 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 1.4% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 15 |
| 4 | Other defects | 0.7% | 8 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.6% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.3% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 22 |
| 2 | Wipers | 16 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 15 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 8 |
| 6 | Catalytic converter | 7 |
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 | 8.4% | 97 |
| 2 | Brakes | 2.6% | 30 |
| 3 | Suspension | 1.4% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 16 |
| 5 | Other defects | 1.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 5 |
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 | 891 | 3.7% |
| 30-60k | 242 | 3.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 273 | 7.0% |
| 2022 | 231 | 2.6% |
| 2023 | 223 | 2.2% |
| 2024 | 209 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 218 | 3.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Gt R
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 1.7% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (1.7% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (1.4% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Visibility (1.3% 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.
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 2017 Nissan Gt Rs pass their MOT?
96.4% of the 1,154 2017 Nissan Gt R MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 3.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Nissan Gt R?
Tyres, recorded in 1.7% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (1.4%).
Does the 2017 Gt R get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 3.7% in the 0-30k band to 3.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,154 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.