2009 · 15 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2009 Nissan 370 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 79.6% passed first time, compared with 58.4% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time79.6%
Failed or needed repairs20.4%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    7 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  4. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.9%
  5. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.4%
  7. Headlamp: lens seriously defective1.4%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.4%
  9. Headlamp: light intensity severely reduced1.4%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.8%
  2. Emissions & leaks11.4%
  3. Suspension6.2%
  4. Tyres3.8%
  5. Body & chassis2.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.8%
  7. Brakes2.4%
  8. Wheels0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.7%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened9.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded7.1%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn4.7%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2009 Nissan 370 Z?

In 2024, 79.6% of 2009 Nissan 370 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 15-year-old cars was 58.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2009 Nissan 370 Z?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2009 Nissan 370 Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 136, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).