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P321 SMH

2002 Nissan 350 Z

Silver Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

85,214 mi
Last recorded85,214 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Nissan 350 Z65,122 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 SMH
MakeNissan
Model350 Z
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 85,214 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSH BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 85,180 miles

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

NSF STRUT BRAKE MOUNTING BOLT MISSING

Nearside Rear NUMBER PLATE LIGHT INTENSITY REDUCED

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSH BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 85,146 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BATTERY NEGATIVE (4.11 (a) (ii))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected BATTERY POSITIVE (4.11 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached LOOSE IN HUB / LOCKING DEVICE INEFFECTIVE (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective STEERING ARM LOCK NUT LOOSE (2.1.3 (d))

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

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

HANDBRAKE HIGH

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ROSE BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REVERSE LAMP LOOSE

Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

STRUT BRACE BOLT MISSING NSF MOUNTING

Pass 24 Mar 2021 78,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

bolt missing from strut brace N/S/F

Fail 19 Jan 2021 78,547 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 78,536 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 74,315 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 74,307 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected bolt fouling arm marked (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 70,313 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front bushes

Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Feb 2017 66,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (7.1.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 60,380 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015
Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,899 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 51,277 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 45,083 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 37,596 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,146 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 31,146 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 May 2010 27,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 23,361 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,221 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P321 SMH is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z in Silver with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P321 SMH, 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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P321 SMH is a 2002 Nissan 350 Z, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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