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Nissan March buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Nissan March costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 122 for sale right now.
Our take on the Nissan March
A 2021 Nissan March typically advertises at €12,000 and a 2016 one at €9,000, so it loses roughly 6% of its value a year at that age, slower than most cars. It's sold here mainly as a petrol. At the NCT, the 2016–2019 cars do better than other cars the same year. The 1.2 petrol is the most common engine (100% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 180k km.
Check a Nissan March's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Nissan March prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | €12,000 | 70k km | 19 |
| 2020 | €12,000 | 78k km | 6 |
| 2019 | €9,950 | 55k km | 14 |
| 2018 | €8,800 | 97k km | 9 |
| 2017 | €8,950 | 68k km | 17 |
| 2016 | €9,000 | 62k km | 18 |
| 2015 | €7,450 | 84k km | 11 |
| 2014 | €6,450 | 87k km | 5 |
| 2013 | €6,500 | 75k km | 13 |
Nissan March NCT pass rate
How often Nissan Marches pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests).
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 82% | 74% | |
| 2016 | 63% | 55% | |
| 2014 | 51% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 48% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2017 Nissan March fails: wheels & tyres (23.5% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (4.3% of tests), steering & suspension (3.5% of tests), wheel alignment (3.5% of tests).
Common Nissan March problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
CVT automatic whine / judder · €1,200–€3,000
Listen for whining as speed rises and any surge or judder pulling away.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.2 Petrol | ~180k km | ~€270 | 44 |
1.2 Petrol: usual problem: oil burning and timing chain.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Nissan March
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming chain kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Nissan March
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.
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