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H79 BGK

1999 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,205 mi
Last recorded213,205 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH79 BGK
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2010 213,205 miles

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

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

advise vehicle needs front wheel tracking

Fail 26 May 2010 213,203 miles

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

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

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

advise vehicle needs front wheel tracking

Pass 19 May 2009 206,000 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front track rod end gaitors split

Pass 29 May 2008 186,728 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 186,728 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 May 2007 174,221 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2007 174,065 miles

Offside Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2007 174,012 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

front number plate has crack

no oil (dtop 30)

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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H79 BGK is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 87,015 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 H79 BGK, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H79 BGK registered?

H79 BGK is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 5 May 1999.

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