2009 Nissan GT-R MOT pass rate: 95.6% (1,808 tests)
Is the 2009 GT-R getting worse?
Pass rate of 2009-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 95.0% +28.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 96.0% +29.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 95.8% +29.7 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2009 GT-R
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 61 | 29.2% |
| 2 | Brakes | 41 | 19.6% |
| 3 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 27 | 12.9% |
| 4 | Tyres | 24 | 11.5% |
| 5 | Suspension | 20 | 9.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 18 | 8.6% |
All GT-R years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 (this page) | 1,808 | 95.6% | +29.2 pts | 52,350 |
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FAQs
Is a 2009 Nissan GT-R reliable?
2009-registered examples passed 95.6% of their MOT tests (1,808 tests, 2023–2025), +29.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 17 years old with a median 52,350 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2009 GT-R?
The median tested example shows 52,350 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.