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R923 FJL

1997 Nissan March

Red Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,100 mi
Last recorded127,100 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Nissan March78,230 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 FJL
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2024 127,100 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 127,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 122,796 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 118,963 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 114,863 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 114,863 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,822 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 111,929 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 110,054 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 110,054 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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R923 FJL is a 1997 Nissan March in Red with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R923 FJL, 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 R923 FJL registered?

R923 FJL is a 1997 Nissan March, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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