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C12 APL

2008 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,024 mi
Last recorded49,024 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Nissan 350 Z56,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 APL
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 49,024 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 45,893 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 45,003 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 45,003 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 43,907 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 42,371 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 40,177 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 38,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 34,755 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,336 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 27,954 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 27,954 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 25,599 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2014 22,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Oct 2014 22,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 18,993 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 16,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 14,280 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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C12 APL is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C12 APL, 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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What year was C12 APL registered?

C12 APL is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 5 March 2008.

Is C12 APL safe to buy?

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