2011 · 13 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2011 Nissan 370 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

284 MOT tests in 2024. 84.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

136Well above average
Passed first time84.2%
Failed or needed repairs15.8%
Typical mileage at test63,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 284 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.8%
    15 marked dangerous
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  3. Washers: not working2.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded1.4%
  5. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn1.1%
  6. Position lamp: not working1.1%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    3 marked dangerous
  10. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics7.7%
  2. Emissions & leaks5.3%
  3. Tyres4.6%
  4. Brakes4.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  6. Suspension2.5%
  7. Body & chassis1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.3%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn8.1%
  4. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%

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: 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 2011 Nissan 370 Z?

In 2024, 84.2% of 2011 Nissan 370 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 284 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Nissan 370 Z?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; washers: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 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).