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A21 LVE

2008 Nissan 350 Z

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

115,388 mi
Last recorded115,388 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan 350 Z56,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA21 LVE
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 115,388 miles

Brake pipes greased preventing a full inspection

Front Sub-frame corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes slightly binding

Rear Sub-frame corroded

Underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2024 114,126 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split. (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2023 112,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 112,812 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2020 107,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,110 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under side corroded

Pass 21 May 2018 106,998 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 106,994 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tyres defective (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 98,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 98,836 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 87,769 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 80,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 78,389 miles

Air bag warning light on.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 76,429 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 74,956 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 74,956 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2009 57,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 57,721 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 43,529 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 43,526 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 43,473 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Nissan 350 Z?

Based on 157,558 MOT tests across 9,580 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
3,865
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
9,580
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,075
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,895
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,682
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1,666
position lamp(s) not working 1,642
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A21 LVE is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 56,276 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan 350 Z fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 6,075 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A21 LVE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan 350 Z typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A21 LVE is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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