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C5 UEK

1994 Nissan Serena

Black Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,600 mi
Last recorded121,600 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 1994 Nissan Serena114,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 UEK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 121,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 121,600 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front shock absorber weak

Offside Front shock absorber weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 118,828 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,819 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front shock absorbers weak

rear shock absorber weak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 117,621 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 117,621 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 116,828 miles

front shock absorbers very weak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 116,828 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front shock absorbers very weak

Pass 28 Oct 2011 116,234 miles

front and rear number plates are not BS type, spacing between number and letters in my opinion are just okay for MOT

Pass 30 Oct 2010 108,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 107,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 106,564 miles

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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C5 UEK is a 1994 Nissan Serena in Black with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 114,180 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 C5 UEK, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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C5 UEK is a 1994 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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