Nissan GT-R R35 (2009-present) reliability
Nissan GT-R R35 built around 2018: not enough MOT data yet
We've only seen a handful of Nissan GT-R R35 models built around 2018 so far. Too few to spot a pattern yet.
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Key figure
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Based on 2,429 tests of GT-R models registered 2009+.
R35 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 14 years old.
How the GT-R R35 compares
At each age below, see how the GT-R R35 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 148,484 tests across 14 Nissan models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Registration Plates
Worth checkingInspect the registration plates carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Suspension bushes and joints
Worth checkingListen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.
Emissions
Worth checkingInspect the emissions carefully and ask the seller for repair history.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other coupes to compare
Other coupes, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the GT-R R35.
- 1
Audi TT
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 10.4%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.8%
- Dangerous
- 4.9%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 95.5%
No clear edge over the Nissan GT-R R35 on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
6,783 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 2
Volkswagen Scirocco
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 15.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.6%
- Dangerous
- 6.5%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 94.4%
No clear edge over the Nissan GT-R R35 on these figures.
3,040 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 3
Porsche Cayman
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 5.5%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.3%
- Dangerous
- 2.4%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 93%
No clear edge over the Nissan GT-R R35 on these figures.
1,235 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 4
Audi A5
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 16.2%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.6%
- Dangerous
- 5.3%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 87.6%
No clear edge over the Nissan GT-R R35 on these figures.
4 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
15,811 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
How many are still registered
Not enough registration data to show this for the Nissan GT-R.
The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.
Recall context
1 recall in all1 GT-R R35 recall covers cars built in these years.
- 1 recall
Top concerns
- The steering knuckles may deform affecting the steering performance
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
How GT-R R35 cars have aged
How GT-R R35 cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
Most common issues on Nissan GT-R models of this age
This list covers every Nissan GT-R built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the R35 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 13.9%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 22.0%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
- 31.3%Advisory
Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much
- 40.7%Major
Number plate does not meet the rules
- 50.7%Major
Exhaust emissions above the limit
Based on 153 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Nissan GT-R R35 (2009-present) fails MOTs noticeably less often than typical for this age. This is based on 153 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.