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AU03 OAP

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,249 mi
Last recorded112,249 miles
Recorded on22 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 OAP
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2023 112,249 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Nov 2021 111,900 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Nov 2021 111,900 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1 mm (5.2.3 (e))

heat shields on both catalyst insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2019 104,693 miles

both head lights ( poor patterns )

Fail 20 Nov 2019 104,689 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

both head lights ( poor patterns )

Pass 23 Nov 2018 101,841 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 94,371 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,864 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 78,536 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,200 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 71,543 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 69,920 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 68,368 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 66,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 66,499 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,152 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,872 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 44,304 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 33,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 16,689 miles

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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AU03 OAP is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 65,626 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU03 OAP, 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 23 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AU03 OAP is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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