2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

174 MOT tests in 2024. 94.3% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

152Well above average
Passed first time94.3%
Failed or needed repairs5.8%
Typical mileage at test49,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 174 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.7%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.1%
  3. Washers: not working1.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    4 marked dangerous
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits0.6%
  6. Anchorages: anchorage insecure0.6%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn0.6%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn0.6%
  10. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits0.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  2. Brakes2.9%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.1%
  4. Tyres1.1%
  5. Seat belt installation check0.6%
  6. Suspension0.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Lights & electrics0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn1.7%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2011 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 94.3% of 2011 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 174 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan Gt-R?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2011 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 152, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).