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AY 616

1998 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2283cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

50,981 mi
Last recorded50,981 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY 616
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,283cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,981 miles

nearside inner sill corroded outwith prescibed area

Fail 12 Mar 2014 50,981 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

How Reliable is the Nissan Serena?

Based on 146,285 MOT tests across 20,632 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
6,048
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
20,632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 19,194
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,608
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,711
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,531
position lamp(s) not working 6,076
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AY 616 is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,283cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 93,750 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 Serena fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 19,194 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY 616, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Serena typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AY 616 registered?

AY 616 is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is AY 616 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY 616 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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