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JO53 GTR

2012 Nissan Gt-r

Black Petrol 3799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,399 mi
Last recorded84,399 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Nissan Gt-r31,319 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO53 GTR
MakeNissan
ModelGt-r
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,799cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 84,399 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 79,886 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 75,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,226 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 54,303 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 54,198 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 54,032 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2020 47,800 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 47,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 42,319 miles

Front both front tryres slight wearing edges

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 30 Jan 2018 36,725 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 30,700 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 30,700 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 24,432 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade

engine oil level low/min

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Feb 2015 21,800 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Gt-r?

Based on 31,465 MOT tests across 3,559 vehicles.

92.1%
Pass Rate
2,524
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
3,559
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 178
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 128
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 93
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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JO53 GTR is a 2012 Nissan Gt-r in Black with a 3,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Nissan Gt-r models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.8% with a typical mileage of 31,319 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Gt-r fails its MOT is tyre has ply or cords exposed, accounting for 298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO53 GTR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Gt-r typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Nissan Gt-r is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JO53 GTR registered?

JO53 GTR is a 2012 Nissan Gt-r, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is JO53 GTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for JO53 GTR shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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