2009 Nissan GT-R · 2,743 MOT tests
2009 Nissan GT-R reliability
2009 Nissan GT-Rs fail 6.2% of first MOT tests, 80% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 GT-R years (2,743 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan GT-Rs: 5.6%)
- 6.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan GT-Rs: 5.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 80% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- 50,525
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 14
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,743
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2009 against the years either side
- 2010 cars: 74% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2009 car does better)
- Strong point: brakes, 86% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2009 car carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
Common problems
What fails on a 2009 Nissan GT-R
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics1.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors1.3%
- Tyres1.2%
- Brakes1%
- Suspension0.7%
- Number plates and VIN0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 0.58%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Carbon monoxide high after fast idle 0.55%
High carbon monoxide can point to engine or catalytic converter faults, so ask for diagnosis before buying.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.55%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 0.47%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Catalytic converter missing where fitted 0.4%
A missing catalytic converter increases pollution and is illegal, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 0.4%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (4.27%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.1%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (2.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (1.53%) · Linkage ball joint slight play (1.24%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.13%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2009 Nissan GT-R reliable?
2009 Nissan GT-Rs fail 6.2% of first MOT tests, 80% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 GT-R years (2,743 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2009 Nissan GT-R MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (0.58% of tests), carbon monoxide high after fast idle (0.55% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (0.55% of tests).
How many miles should a 2009 Nissan GT-R have done?
At its MOT aged about 14, a typical 2009 Nissan GT-R shows 50,525 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2009 car?
A car first registered in 2009 carries a 58 plate (January–February 2009), or a 09 plate (March–August 2009), or a 59 plate (September–December 2009).
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