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C8 XMS

2003 Nissan 350 Z

Red Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,849 mi
Last recorded61,849 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Nissan 350 Z65,626 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 XMS
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,849 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyre's have cracks to inner edge

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 8 Nov 2013 61,849 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

n/s front tyre has some cracks to side walls

o/s front tyre has some cracks to side wall

Pass 11 Oct 2012 59,084 miles

front and rear brake discs poor

Pass 26 Sep 2011 56,685 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body kit fitted/ low, sport suspension

exhaust system corroding front to rear

front brake discs corroding/ slightly scored as well

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2010 56,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit and has a cut not showing cord

Fail 28 Sep 2010 56,338 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise front and rear brake discs corroded

advise n/s/r tyre close to limit and has a cut not showing cord

Pass 25 Sep 2009 52,474 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 44,477 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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
Full Nissan 350 Z reliability report

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C8 XMS is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z in Red with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C8 XMS, 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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C8 XMS is a 2003 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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