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Nissan 350 Z reliability
The Nissan 350 Z fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 28.3% of 5,199 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
6 to 10 years old
11.2% failed their MOT
From 403 MOT tests of Nissan 350 Zs this age. A small sample, so take it as a rough guide: a few cars either way can move these figures.
Over 10 years old
28.3% failed their MOT
From 5,199 MOT tests of Nissan 350 Zs this age.
Where it does worse than other cars this age
Fails 86% more oftenExhaust emissions9.5% vs 5.1%Fix about £150
Fails 3× as oftenSRS malfunction indicator lamp2.8% vs 0.9%Fix about £30
Fails 3× as oftenSub-frames1.4% vs 0.5%
Advised 72% more oftenRigid brake pipes14.3% vs 8.3%Fix about £120
Advised 46% more oftenHeadlamps5.4% vs 3.7%Fix about £30
Checking a Nissan 350 Z before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2023 (Open Government Licence v3.0). Failure rates compare this model with all cars in the same age band. Fix prices are typical independent-garage estimates.