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N3 SOA

2002 Nissan 350 Z

Red Petrol 3490cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,823 mi
Last recorded119,823 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Nissan 350 Z65,122 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 SOA
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,490cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 119,823 miles

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2025 119,599 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 119,596 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (4.4.4 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 119,081 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on inner tread biocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Showing signs of cracking on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Signs of cracking on inner tread blocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2016 118,779 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 118,779 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 117,237 miles

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

undertrays

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,706 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 115,438 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 112,699 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 108,364 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 108,335 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

both front tyres inner edges have heavy edge wear (possible tracking fault)

Pass 14 Apr 2012 103,171 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 95,612 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 91,305 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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N3 SOA is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z in Red with a 3,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2002 Nissan 350 Z models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 65,122 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 N3 SOA, 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 24 years old, this Nissan 350 Z is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N3 SOA registered?

N3 SOA is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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