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R749 FRT

1997 Nissan March

Turquoise Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,283 mi
Last recorded134,283 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Nissan March78,230 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR749 FRT
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 134,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes corroded poor condition

general condition under side of the vehicle

Fail 1 Apr 2017 134,283 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear brake pipes corroded poor condition

general condition under side of the vehicle

Pass 11 Apr 2016 120,328 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner joint has a play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded poor conditions

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 120,328 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arm rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Inner steering rack inner joint has a play

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake pipes corroded poor conditions

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 108,679 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 108,679 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 95,089 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door hinge worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 95,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

drivers door hinge worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 87,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 77,976 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 77,976 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,557 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 64,675 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,801 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,976 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 55,976 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2006 54,055 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 44,159 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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R749 FRT is a 1997 Nissan March in Turquoise with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R749 FRT, 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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R749 FRT is a 1997 Nissan March, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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