2010 · 14 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2010 Nissan 370 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

609 MOT tests in 2024. 82.4% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

138Well above average
Passed first time82.4%
Failed or needed repairs17.6%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 609 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.5%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.5%
    13 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    11 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: not working1.3%
  7. Wheel bearings: rough when rotated1.1%
  8. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases0.8%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.8%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  2. Lights & electrics6.1%
  3. Tyres3.9%
  4. Suspension3.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.0%
  6. Body & chassis2.5%
  7. Brakes2.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.1%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened8.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.9%
  4. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.9%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.2%

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: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 2010 Nissan 370 Z?

In 2024, 82.4% of 2010 Nissan 370 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 609 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Nissan 370 Z?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2010 Nissan 370 Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 138, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).