2009 Nissan GT-R 3.8L Petrol · CU09 SWY

The 2009 Nissan GT-R presents a stable but mechanically tired roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on 24 April 2025 at 92,998 miles. The vehicle passed, yet the tester flagged five separate advisories for worn anti-roll bar ball joints and a worn nearside rear suspension arm bush, all noted as not resulting in excessive movement. This pattern of minor suspension component wear has persisted across multiple annual tests without resolution, indicating a gradual decline in front-end and rear-end compliance rather than a sudden failure. The maintenance trend is stable in the sense that the car remains legally roadworthy, but it is not improving, as the same categories of wear reappear year after year without evidence of proactive renewal. The mileage accumulation tells a story of very light use. Between the March 2022 failure at 90,170 miles and the April 2025 pass at 92,998 miles, the car covered just 2,828 miles over more than three years, averaging under 900 miles annually during that window. Prior to that, the annualised rate was closer to 1,400 miles. Such low usage raises questions about long-term storage, dried-out rubber bushings, and potential corrosion from standing rather than driving. The gap between the March 2022 failure and the April 2022 retest, just 29 days apart, suggests the previous owner addressed the immediate safety-critical defects, including a dangerously loose steering column universal joint and illegal front tyre tread, but then returned to minimal use. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front and rear suspension bushes, anti-roll bar linkages, and ball joints, as these components have been flagged repeatedly since at least 2022. The nearside rear suspension arm bush and multiple anti-roll bar joints have appeared as advisories in three of the last four tests, meaning they are likely degraded beyond the tester's threshold for failure but have not yet been replaced. Check for play in the rear wheel bearings, which were flagged in both 2022 tests and may have worsened with continued low-mileage use. The steering rack and column, which caused the 2022 failure, deserve close scrutiny for any residual free play or clunking, particularly given the high-performance nature of the GT-R's steering and chassis systems. Brake condition also warrants attention. Front and rear brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in both 2022 tests, and front pads were noted as wearing thin. With so few miles added since, the discs may have developed lipping or uneven surface corrosion from standing. Inspect the exhaust system for signs of leaks or deterioration, given the carbon monoxide failures recorded in March 2022, and verify that emissions remain within limits under load. The low annual mileage means rubber components, seals, and fluid systems may have aged disproportionately to the odometer reading, so a thorough pre-purchase inspection by a specialist familiar with the R35 platform is strongly recommended.