2010 Nissan GT-R 3.8L Petrol · DE07 CAP

The 2010 Nissan GT-R presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 22 December 2025 at 69,857 miles with zero defects recorded. That clean sheet is significant given the pattern of recurring advisories in prior years. Between 2021 and 2024, testers consistently flagged worn and pitted front and rear inner brake discs alongside deteriorating tyre conditions, including low tread, inner edge wear, and cracking. The December 2024 test still showed worn front and rear inner brake discs and a nearside rear inner brake pad wearing thin, yet by the December 2025 test all of those items had been resolved. This suggests a recent round of brake component renewal and tyre replacement, which is encouraging for a buyer assessing short-term reliability. The mileage profile tells a different story. Across roughly sixteen years, the car has covered approximately 69,857 miles, averaging around 4,366 miles per year, well below the typical UK annual figure of 7,000 to 8,000 miles for a vehicle of this age. The record shows incremental accumulation rather than sudden jumps: 65,145 miles in November 2021, 66,008 miles in November 2022, 66,952 miles in November 2023, 68,777 miles in December 2024, and 69,857 miles in December 2025. That steady but modest progression, roughly 800 to 1,800 miles per year, points to light use with possible periods of standing. Low mileage can preserve drivetrain and structural components, but prolonged inactivity carries its own risks, particularly with rubber seals, bushes, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation. A buyer inspecting this vehicle in person should focus on the components that have historically drawn attention. The nearside rear shock absorber was flagged for a light oil misting in November 2022, and while no further advisory appeared on that item, any signs of fresh oil residue or uneven damping during a road test would warrant closer investigation. The repeated advisories on inner brake discs and pads across four consecutive years through 2024 indicate that braking system wear was a persistent concern. Although the December 2025 clean pass implies renewal, a buyer should verify the condition of the current discs, pads, and calipers, checking for uneven wear, binding, or scoring that could point to caliper slide pin issues common on high-performance vehicles. Tyre condition advisories appeared in 2022 and 2024, with inner edge wear suggesting possible tracking or suspension geometry drift. A four-wheel alignment check would be prudent, along with close inspection of front and rear suspension bushes, ball joints, and tie rod ends for play or deterioration. Given the car's low annual mileage, rubber components may have aged through time rather than use, so perished bushes, cracked gaiters, and degraded fluid reservoirs deserve attention during any pre-purchase inspection.