Nissan March Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Nissan March reliable? We analysed 2,668 real MOT tests across 497 vehicles to find out.
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The Nissan March is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Nissan March.
Nissan March Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Nissan March. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Nissan March MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Nissan March to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Nissan March Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Nissan March fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Nissan March Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Nissan March owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Nissan March MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Nissan March year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 83 | 91.6% | 28,991 | 47,272 | 61,917 |
| 2013 | 189 | 85.2% | 29,995 | 46,690 | 63,587 |
| 2012 | 298 | 84.6% | 36,824 | 52,428 | 70,905 |
| 2011 | 218 | 78.0% | 34,394 | 53,567 | 79,515 |
| 2010 | 200 | 78.5% | 44,726 | 72,987 | 91,246 |
| 2009 | 74 | 68.9% | 40,184 | 61,598 | 125,880 |
| 2008 | 101 | 71.3% | 64,507 | 94,029 | 110,880 |
| 2007 | 66 | 68.2% | 46,613 | 98,541 | 121,777 |
| 2006 | 93 | 69.9% | 42,490 | 61,794 | 124,116 |
| 2005 | 76 | 78.9% | 26,961 | 51,994 | 88,830 |
| 2004 | 119 | 63.9% | 65,555 | 85,361 | 114,825 |
| 2003 | 163 | 71.8% | 51,620 | 78,468 | 105,734 |
| 2002 | 168 | 68.5% | 47,990 | 68,694 | 97,751 |
| 2001 | 50 | 58.0% | 40,553 | 74,850 | 92,760 |
| 2000 | 121 | 69.4% | 28,463 | 48,479 | 76,696 |
| 1998 | 85 | 74.1% | 64,374 | 82,717 | 116,799 |
| 1997 | 70 | 72.9% | 54,269 | 78,230 | 111,153 |
| 1996 | 77 | 63.6% | 79,516 | 85,125 | 108,390 |
| 1994 | 66 | 69.7% | 72,144 | 82,265 | 104,050 |
How Long Does a Nissan March Last?
Based on 497 Nissan March vehicles on UK roads.
Nissan March Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Nissan March MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Nissan March
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.6% MOT pass rate from 83 tests
58.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Nissan March is 2014, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.6% across 83 tests. The 2001 model year has the lowest pass rate at 58.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Nissan March Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan March THIS CAR | 75.0% | 2,668 | 65,669 mi | 32 yrs |
| Nissan Micra | 71.4% | 10,566,512 | 55,214 mi | 37 yrs |
| Nissan Qashqai | 77.3% | 6,506,323 | 59,398 mi | 19 yrs |
| Nissan Juke | 79.3% | 3,002,435 | 49,593 mi | 16 yrs |
| Yamaha Tenere 700 (XTZ690) | 91.5% | 1,254 | 7,487 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Nissan Micra (71.4% pass rate) and the Nissan Qashqai (77.3% pass rate), the Nissan March sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Nissan March has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.0% across 2,668 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Nissan March are suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (69 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (64), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (60). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Nissan March owner drives around 4,151 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Nissan March models stay on UK roads for around 32 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.