Nissan 350Z MOT Results

Registered in 2008
76.2% pass rate
from 471 tests in 2021
(45% better than other 2008 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2008 cars and highlighted areas where the Nissan 350Z is unusually good or bad.

  • 8.3% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 8.3% fail on Exhaust emissions (61% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 8.3% fail on Spark ignition (130% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 4.9% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (190% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 3.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (120% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.64% fail on Emission control equipment (21 times worse than other 2008 cars)
          • 0.64% fail on Catalytic converter (32 times worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 0.42% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.21% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
  • 5.9% fail on Brakes (41% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.8% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 2.1% fail on Brake performance (60% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Service brake performance
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.1% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.21% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.1% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.1% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.21% fail on Rbt
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.21% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.21% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
    • 1.3% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.1% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.1% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.21% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 0.21% fail on Brake pads
    • 0.21% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.21% fail on Lever
    • 0.21% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.21% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 5.5% fail on Suspension (65% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Suspension arms
      • 3.0% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.42% fail on Ball joint (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.85% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.64% fail on Anti-roll bars (85% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.21% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.42% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.21% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.21% fail on Springs
      • 0.21% fail on Coil springs
        • 0.21% fail on Coil spring
    • 0.21% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.21% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (66% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
        • 1.7% fail on Rear fog lamp (160% worse than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (59% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (70% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp aim (67% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.64% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.42% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.21% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.42% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.42% fail on Horn
    • 0.21% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.21% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.21% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.21% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.21% fail on Main beam tell-tale
      • 0.21% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 3.8% fail on Visibility
    • 2.5% fail on Washers
    • 1.5% fail on Wipers
  • 3.0% fail on Tyres (54% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Condition
    • 1.1% fail on Tread depth (71% better than other 2008 cars)
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (55% better than other 2008 cars)
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.21% fail on Chassis
      • 0.21% fail on Chassis condition
    • 0.21% fail on Body
      • 0.21% fail on Other body component
    • 0.21% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.21% fail on Boot lid condition
  • 1.3% fail on Steering
    • 0.42% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.42% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.42% fail on Steering linkage components (79% better than other 2008 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.21% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.42% fail on Power steering
      • 0.42% fail on Operation
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.42% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.21% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.42% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.21% fail on Condition
    • 0.21% fail on Attachment
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