2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Nissan Gt-R MOT pass rate and common faults

127 MOT tests in 2024. 90.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time90.5%
Failed or needed repairs9.5%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 127 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.4%
  2. Washers: not working1.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.6%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.6%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Catalyst emissions: hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits0.8%
  8. Steering rack: gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.8%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    1 marked dangerous
  10. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  2. Brakes3.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.4%
  4. Lights & electrics2.4%
  5. Number plates & VIN2.4%
  6. Tyres1.6%
  7. Steering0.8%
  8. Body & chassis0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.7%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.4%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.4%

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 2013 Nissan Gt-R?

In 2024, 90.5% of 2013 Nissan Gt-R cars passed their MOT first time, across 127 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Nissan Gt-R?

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

Is the 2013 Nissan Gt-R reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).