Nissan 350 reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Nissan 350 is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 146 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 66 of 442, and 27.2% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (3.7% of tests).
Ranked 66 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 5,115 Nissan 350s aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 27.2% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Nissan 350 is 32% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
27.2%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
5,000
Typical age at test: 18 years
Nissan 350 MOT failure rate by age
Most common Nissan 350 MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working3.7% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.2% of tests
- Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7% of tests
- Pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.6% of tests
- Catalyst emissions: carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits2.5% of tests
- SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault2.5% of tests
What the Nissan 350 fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 10.7% | ▼ 43% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 9.5% | ▲ 1.6× as often |
| Suspension | 7.9% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Brakes | 5.5% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Visibility | 5.2% | ▼ 23% less often |
| Tyres | 3.8% | ▼ 41% less often |
| Body and structure | 3.3% | ▼ 55% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 3.0% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
| Steering | 1.2% | ▼ 63% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
How much is road tax on a Nissan 350?
Any Nissan 350 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Nissan 350 reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Nissan 350 is 32% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 146 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Nissan 350?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 3.7% of tests. It fails on exhaust and emissions and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Nissan 350?
Any Nissan 350 first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Nissan 350s fail their MOT?
27.2% of Nissan 350s aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Nissan 350 combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.