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S521 OPX

2001 Nissan March

Blue Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,209 mi
Last recorded42,209 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2001 Nissan March74,850 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS521 OPX
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 42,209 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 40,554 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

under body corrosion all over

Fail 14 Jan 2014 40,553 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

front number plate cracked

under body corrosion all over

Pass 8 Jan 2013 39,447 miles

bot6h rear brake pipes rusting

n/s/f brake pipe rusting

nh/s/f tyre got chunk out of sidewall

o/s/r light cluster wrong light unit fitted

rear exhaust outer skin corroded/slight blow

undferbody/componets rusting

Pass 6 Jan 2012 38,438 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower ball joints slight play

o/s/r indicator lens/cluster positioned different

rear exhaust outer skin rusting

Pass 5 Jan 2011 37,185 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing the cords

Fail 5 Jan 2011 37,185 miles

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the sidewall not showing the cords

Pass 1 Mar 2010 35,865 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 35,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 34,184 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 33,113 miles

17% imbalance rear brakes

airbag light on

Fail 20 Sep 2007 32,684 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 31,792 miles

rear panhard rod slight damage

wiper blades worn

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 31,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

rear panhard rod slight damage

wipers worn

Fail 8 Jul 2006 31,776 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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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S521 OPX is a 2001 Nissan March in Blue with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2001 Nissan March models, the average MOT pass rate is 58.0% with a typical mileage of 74,850 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 S521 OPX, 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 25 years old, this Nissan March is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S521 OPX registered?

S521 OPX is a 2001 Nissan March, first registered on 15 May 2001.

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