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B18 SPM

2005 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,124 mi
Last recorded106,124 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Nissan 350 Z59,563 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SPM
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jul 2026 106,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill at rear suspension mounting area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti-roll bar mounting areas. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes covered. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyre edges and outer wall cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear ferrules. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes from ferrule to caliper corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened general corrosion to all suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

side skirts fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle.

Pass 14 Jan 2023 105,144 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 101,702 miles

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both From Flexi To Callipers (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Main (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Centre Brace (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,069 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 96,931 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 93,375 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres starting to perrish

Pass 16 Jul 2014 75,206 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 75,206 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front discs in poor condition

front pads appear low

Pass 8 Jul 2013 67,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 4 Jul 2013 67,828 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 20 Jul 2012 62,201 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,365 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 60,197 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

both front wipers split slightly at ends

Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,479 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 23,219 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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B18 SPM is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2005 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 59,563 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 B18 SPM, 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 21 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B18 SPM is a 2005 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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