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M494 ELC

2005 Nissan March

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,946 mi
Last recorded114,946 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 2005 Nissan March51,994 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM494 ELC
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 114,946 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 110,259 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

timing chaine is slightly noisy

Fail 1 Apr 2009 110,259 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

timing chaine is slightly noisy

Pass 3 Apr 2008 107,690 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiperblade is worn

Fail 29 Mar 2008 107,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear wiperblade is worn

Pass 31 Mar 2007 104,517 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 102,154 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan March?

Based on 2,668 MOT tests across 497 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
4,151
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
497
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 64
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 60
fog lamp not working 58
Registration plate lamp not working 45
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M494 ELC is a 2005 Nissan March in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Nissan March models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 51,994 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan March fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 69 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M494 ELC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan March typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 21 years old, this Nissan March is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M494 ELC is a 2005 Nissan March, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is M494 ELC safe to buy?

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