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C3 MFY

1996 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,894 mi
Last recorded76,894 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Nissan Serena100,767 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 MFY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,894 miles

all tyres worn on edges

corrosion on metal brake pipes

front and rear brake flexi pipes cracked (4)

imbalance rear brakes

nearside front tyre cut on sidewall

play ,offside front steering rack

rear number plate loose

Pass 2 Oct 2007 71,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2007 71,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 14 Mar 2006 62,682 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges (on limit) offside front tyre bald on outer edge 195/70x14 (offside front tyre soft)

brake judder front (slight)

corrosion on brake pipes (at rear and nearside ,offside front)

play in power steering rack offside front(slight)

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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C3 MFY is a 1996 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 100,767 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 C3 MFY, 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 30 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 MFY registered?

C3 MFY is a 1996 Nissan Serena, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is C3 MFY safe to buy?

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