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DF08 ZHC

2008 Nissan 350 Z

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

71,257 mi
Last recorded71,257 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Nissan 350 Z56,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF08 ZHC
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 71,257 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 71,253 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2025 66,777 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 61,738 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 61,444 miles

very minor leak from steering rack.

Pass 12 Jul 2022 59,911 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 59,911 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 59,281 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 59,281 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 59,066 miles

Both front tyres production date 27th week of 2010

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated just lightly weeping (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 58,531 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 58,531 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

hanbrake reading/travel borderline

Pass 19 Oct 2017 56,344 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 54,865 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 53,960 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

undertrays fitted

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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DF08 ZHC is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DF08 ZHC, 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 DF08 ZHC registered?

DF08 ZHC is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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