MOT reliability
Nissan 240z
26 vehicles · 92 completed MOT tests analysed
86%
MOT pass rate
Based on 26 Nissan 240z vehicles and 92 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 240z has an overall 86% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 61,958 miles.
26
Vehicles
92
MOT tests
655
Avg miles / year
1.8
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Nissan 240z problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Nissan 240z MOT tests:
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Other72%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension9%
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Brakes9%
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Steering6%
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Body & structure2%
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Lamps & electrical2%
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Emissions & nuisance1%
Nissan 240z pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | 67% |
| 2 | 5 | 100% |
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 4 | 100% |
| 5 | 2 | 100% |
| 6 | 2 | 100% |
| 7 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 1 | 100% |
| 14 | 1 | 100% |
| 15 | 1 | 100% |
| 16 | 1 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (26)
Most common Nissan 240z MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 240z MOT tests:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Horn not working (1.6.2a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2) (2 times)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b) (2 times)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) (2 times)
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) (2 times)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately chassis (2.4.A.3) (2 times)
Nissan 240z pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 100% | 30,002 |
| 2018 | 1 | 7 | 71% | 88,660 |
| 2016 | 5 | 13 | 69% | 67,050 |
| 2014 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 23,293 |
| 2012 | 1 | 8 | 100% | 87,746 |
| 1992 | 1 | 7 | 86% | 82,720 |
| 1974 | 1 | 11 | 91% | 103,661 |
| 1973 | 3 | 9 | 89% | 70,014 |
| 1972 | 8 | 14 | 79% | 56,359 |
| 1971 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 42,011 |
| 1970 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 84,637 |
Nissan 240z reliability FAQ
Across 26 Nissan 240z vehicles in our MOT data,
86% pass the MOT (a 14% failure rate), with about
1.8 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Nissan 240z MOT issues are:
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3); Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)); Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i)).
The typical Nissan 240z in our data has covered around
61,958 miles.
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