2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Nissan 350 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

650 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 650 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working2.6%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.3%
  4. Washers: not working2.0%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  6. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.7%
  8. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.7%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.5%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    12 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.3%
  2. Emissions & leaks12.2%
  3. Suspension10.8%
  4. Brakes7.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.8%
  6. Tyres4.0%
  7. Body & chassis2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%

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: suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn. 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 2007 Nissan 350 Z?

In 2024, 74.3% of 2007 Nissan 350 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 650 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Nissan 350 Z?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn; position lamp: not working; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Nissan 350 Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).