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MOT reliability

Nissan Z300

2 vehicles · 39 completed MOT tests analysed
79%
MOT pass rate

Based on 2 Nissan Z300 vehicles and 39 completed MOT tests, the Nissan Z300 has an overall 79% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 120,446 miles.

2
Vehicles
39
MOT tests
3,324
Avg miles / year
1.9
Faults per test
4%
Dangerous-fault share

Nissan Z300 problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Nissan Z300 MOT tests:

  • Other70%
  • Emissions & nuisance14%
  • Brakes9%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension8%
  • Steering7%
  • Seatbelts & equipment4%
  • Body & structure4%
  • Lamps & electrical1%

Nissan Z300 pass rate by age

Age (years)TestsPass rate
3367%
42100%
52100%
62100%
7475%
8475%
92100%
102100%
11250%
122100%
13250%
141100%
151100%
161100%
171100%
181100%
19250%
20250%

Fuel types: Petrol (2)

Most common Nissan Z300 MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Nissan Z300 MOT tests:

  1. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (4 times)
  2. Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) (3 times)
  3. Oil leak (2 times)
  4. Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  5. Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
  6. Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b) (2 times)
  7. oil leak (2 times)
  8. Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  9. Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outers (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
  10. Nearside Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits and os (8.2.1.2 (a)) (2 times)
  11. Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to caliper (1.1.11 (c)) (2 times)
  12. Nearside Front d bush perished (2 times)
  13. Offside Front corrosion to inner sill (2 times)
  14. Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (2 times)
  15. Rear anti roll bar knocking against exhaust (2 times)

Nissan Z300 pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
2005 1 13 85% 77,928
2003 1 26 77% 162,964

Nissan Z300 reliability FAQ

Across 2 Nissan Z300 vehicles in our MOT data, 79% pass the MOT (a 21% failure rate), with about 1.9 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Nissan Z300 MOT issues are: Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)); Oil leak.

The typical Nissan Z300 in our data has covered around 120,446 miles.

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