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S885 VWE

2009 Nissan March

Maroon Petrol 990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

141,144 mi
Last recorded141,144 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Nissan March61,598 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS885 VWE
MakeNissan
ModelMarch
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 141,144 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 141,144 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 139,826 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 139,826 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 139,355 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 139,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 133,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2022 133,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect poss bulb in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2021 130,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Jun 2021 130,932 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge close too cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 126,985 miles

advise exhaust system heavily corroded monitor recommend replacement

advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner tread bands monitor

Fail 7 Jul 2020 126,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

advise exhaust system heavily corroded monitor recommend replacement

advise n/s and o/s front tyres worn on inner tread bands monitor

Pass 25 Apr 2019 125,880 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 125,880 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,015 miles

advise exhaust system heavily corroded although not blowing at time of test monitor

Pass 25 Apr 2017 121,812 miles

advise small stone chip in wind screen monitor

advise very minor movement in o/s steering rack ball cup monitor

Pass 25 Apr 2016 118,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,299 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 115,817 miles

advise front tyres worn on inner tread bands reccomend alignment check

Pass 19 Apr 2013 114,871 miles

advise front tyres wearing on inner tread bands reccommend alignment check

Pass 26 Apr 2012 113,398 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 11,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 11,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 104,141 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 98,088 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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S885 VWE is a 2009 Nissan March in Maroon with a 990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2009 Nissan March models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 61,598 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 S885 VWE, 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 17 years old, this Nissan March is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S885 VWE is a 2009 Nissan March, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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