2008 Nissan 350 Z · 1,376 MOT tests
2008 Nissan 350 Z reliability
2008 Nissan 350 Zs fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 350 Z years (1,376 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
Looking at a 2008 Nissan 350 Z?
See its own MOT history and mileage, free.
- first-time fail rate (all Nissan 350 Zs: 26.1%)
- 27.3%
- 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 15
- 78,457
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 15
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,376
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2008 against the years either side
- 2007 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does worse)
- 2009 cars: 27% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2008 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (120% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2008 car carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Common problems
What fails on a 2008 Nissan 350 Z
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.3%
- Suspension7.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.7%
- Tyres4.5%
- Brakes3.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.91%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 2.62%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 1.96%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.89%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Windscreen washers not working 1.82%
Without working washers the windscreen cannot be cleaned while driving, which is a safety risk in dirty weather.
Lambda reading outside specified limits 1.82%
An out-of-range lambda reading suggests poor fuel mixture or a failing catalytic converter, so diagnosis is needed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (13.66%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.37%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.79%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.19%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.65%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (4.29%)
Is a 2008 Nissan 350 Z reliable?
2008 Nissan 350 Zs fail 27.3% of first MOT tests, 30% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 6 350 Z years (1,376 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2008 Nissan 350 Z MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.91% of tests), position lamp not working (2.62% of tests), engine warning light inoperative or lit (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2008 Nissan 350 Z have done?
At its MOT aged about 15, a typical 2008 Nissan 350 Z shows 78,457 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2008 car?
A car first registered in 2008 carries a 57 plate (January–February 2008), or a 08 plate (March–August 2008), or a 58 plate (September–December 2008).
Check a 2008 Nissan 350 Z free
MOT history, mileage record, ULEZ, tax and recalls on any UK car, in seconds. No sign-up, no card.