2013 Nissan Gt R — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Nissan Gt R passed 94.3% of its 661 recorded MOT tests. Against coupes & convertibles of a similar age (14.6% fail rate), the 2013 Gt R comes out 8.8pp better. Failures cluster in tyres, emissions & environmental and other defects.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (2.3%) and emissions & environmental (2.1%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are catalyst emissions, tread depth and registration plates — catalyst emissions alone was recorded 24 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 8.4% versus 0.7%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 2.3% | 15 |
| 2 | Emissions & environmental | 2.1% | 14 |
| 3 | Other defects | 0.8% | 5 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 5 |
| 5 | Visibility | 0.6% | 4 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.4% | 3 |
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 | 24 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 11 |
| 3 | Registration plates | 6 |
| 4 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 5 |
| 5 | Catalytic converter | 5 |
| 6 | Joints | 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 | Tyres | 10.3% | 68 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.1% | 47 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.8% | 38 |
| 4 | Other defects | 1.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.8% | 5 |
| 6 | Visibility | 0.6% | 4 |
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 | 155 | 0.7% |
| 30-60k | 398 | 7.0% |
| 60-90k | 107 | 8.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 131 | 3.8% |
| 2022 | 137 | 5.1% |
| 2023 | 144 | 8.3% |
| 2024 | 133 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 116 | 2.6% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Gt R
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 2.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (2.3% 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.
- Emissions & environmental (2.1% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
- Other defects (0.8% of tests): Miscellaneous items not in the main categories. Typical repair: varies.
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 2013 Nissan Gt Rs pass their MOT?
94.3% of the 661 2013 Nissan Gt R MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Nissan Gt R?
Tyres, recorded in 2.3% of tests, followed by emissions & environmental (2.1%).
Does the 2013 Gt R get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 0.7% in the 0-30k band to 8.4% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 661 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.