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R196 VRH

1997 Nissan March

Maroon Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,590 mi
Last recorded118,590 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Nissan March78,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 VRH
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Jan 2023 118,590 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jan 2022 111,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 105,994 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 100,848 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,130 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 86,300 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 81,884 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 74,581 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 68,350 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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R196 VRH is a 1997 Nissan March in Maroon with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Nissan March models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 78,230 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R196 VRH, 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 29 years old, this Nissan March is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R196 VRH registered?

R196 VRH is a 1997 Nissan March, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R196 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R196 VRH shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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