2006 Nissan 350 Z · 3,199 MOT tests
2006 Nissan 350 Z reliability
2006 Nissan 350 Zs fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 350 Z years (3,199 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- 28.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 30% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 83,429
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,199
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2006 against the years either side
- 2005 cars: 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2006 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 10.4% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 50% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2006 car carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
Common problems
What fails on a 2006 Nissan 350 Z
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks10.4%
- Suspension8.1%
- Brakes6.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5%
- Tyres4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Lambda reading outside specified limits 3.44%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Position lamp not working 2.97%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.91%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 2.41%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 2.13%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 2.09%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.97%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (10.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.28%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.35%)
Is a 2006 Nissan 350 Z reliable?
2006 Nissan 350 Zs fail 28.8% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 6 350 Z years (3,199 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2006 Nissan 350 Z MOT?
Most often lambda reading outside specified limits (3.44% of tests), position lamp not working (2.97% of tests), suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.91% of tests).
How many miles should a 2006 Nissan 350 Z have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2006 Nissan 350 Z shows 83,429 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2006 car?
A car first registered in 2006 carries a 55 plate (January–February 2006), or a 06 plate (March–August 2006), or a 56 plate (September–December 2006).
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