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MOT reliability

Nissan 300 z

2 vehicles · 13 completed MOT tests analysed
62%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Nissan 300 z vehicles and 13 completed MOT tests, the Nissan 300 z has an overall 62% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 91,939 miles.

2
Vehicles
13
MOT tests
1,014
Avg miles / year
2.4
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan 300 z problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan 300 z MOT tests:

  • Other129%
  • Seatbelts & equipment3%
  • Emissions & nuisance3%

Nissan 300 z pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
8250%
9250%
11250%
12250%
131100%
142100%
15250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Nissan 300 z MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan 300 z MOT tests:

  1. Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h) (3 times)
  2. Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a) (2 times)
  3. Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b) (2 times)
  4. Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
  5. Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  6. Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2) (2 times)
  7. Offside Rear Sub-frame synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  8. Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
  9. Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1) (2 times)
  10. Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b) (2 times)
  11. Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) (1 times)
  12. Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (1 times)
  13. Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)
  14. Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) (1 times)
  15. Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) (1 times)

Nissan 300 z pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1998 1 12 58% 91,939
1993 1 1 100% —

Nissan 300 z reliability FAQ

Across 2 Nissan 300 z vehicles in our MOT data, 62% pass the MOT (a 38% failure rate), with about 2.4 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan 300 z MOT issues are: Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h); Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a); Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b).

The typical Nissan 300 z in our data has covered around 91,939 miles.

Compare the Nissan 300 z

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