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AU08 VXZ

2008 Nissan 350 Z

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,877 mi
Last recorded136,877 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Nissan 350 Z56,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU08 VXZ
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 136,877 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2024 136,877 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 134,952 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 131,801 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 131,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all four (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 129,671 miles

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

osr subframe and components corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2020 126,487 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 125,816 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))

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

underbody ,subframe and components have signs of slight corrosion

Fail 15 Oct 2018 125,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 102,995 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 92,199 miles

Centre exhaust flange very corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 47,322 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 47,322 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 60,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 47,959 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,402 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AU08 VXZ is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU08 VXZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU08 VXZ registered?

AU08 VXZ is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 19 June 2008.

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