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P872 PLW

1996 Nissan March

Yellow Petrol 1000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,976 mi
Last recorded122,976 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Nissan March85,125 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP872 PLW
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2010 122,976 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 122,975 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s outer sill isw damaged but not considered excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2009 100,212 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 100,198 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 80,405 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,516 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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P872 PLW is a 1996 Nissan March in Yellow with a 1,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Nissan March models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 85,125 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 P872 PLW, 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 30 years old, this Nissan March is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P872 PLW registered?

P872 PLW is a 1996 Nissan March, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P872 PLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P872 PLW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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