2011 Nissan Gt R — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 968 MOT tests, the 2011 Nissan Gt R recorded a 94.0% pass rate. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 17.7% of the time, so this is 11.8pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in emissions & environmental, tyres and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — emissions & environmental (2.9%) and tyres (1.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, washers and rigid brake pipes — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 40 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 9.4% versus 4.7%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 9.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 7.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emissions & environmental | 2.9% | 28 |
| 2 | Tyres | 1.6% | 15 |
| 3 | Brakes | 1.1% | 11 |
| 4 | Visibility | 0.9% | 9 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 7 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Catalyst emissions | 40 |
| 2 | Washers | 7 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 6 |
| 4 | Attachment | 5 |
| 5 | Catalytic converter | 4 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 9.2% | 89 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.5% | 73 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.2% | 50 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.6% | 15 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 12 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.0% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 107 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 595 | 4.5% |
| 60-90k | 244 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 217 | 6.0% |
| 2022 | 201 | 5.0% |
| 2023 | 174 | 5.2% |
| 2024 | 182 | 6.0% |
| 2025 | 194 | 7.7% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Gt R
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: emissions & environmental accounted for 2.9% of tests. Start there.
- Emissions & environmental (2.9% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Tyres (1.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Brakes (1.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2011 Nissan Gt Rs pass their MOT?
94.0% of the 968 2011 Nissan Gt R MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Nissan Gt R?
Emissions & environmental, recorded in 2.9% of tests, followed by tyres (1.6%).
Does the 2011 Gt R get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 9.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 968 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.