2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Nissan 370 Z MOT pass rate and common faults

104 MOT tests in 2024. 86.5% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

135Well above average
Passed first time86.5%
Failed or needed repairs13.5%
Typical mileage at test59,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 104 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  2. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  3. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits1.9%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  5. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.0%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.0%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  9. Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits1.0%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks8.7%
  2. Lights & electrics5.8%
  3. Tyres3.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  5. Brakes1.9%
  6. Suspension1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Sub-frame: corroded and seriously weakened6.7%
  3. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn6.7%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.8%

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: malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. 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 2012 Nissan 370 Z?

In 2024, 86.5% of 2012 Nissan 370 Z cars passed their MOT first time, across 104 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Nissan 370 Z?

The most common failure reasons were malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits; catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2012 Nissan 370 Z reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 135, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).