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J119 RTA

1998 Nissan Serena

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,251 mi
Last recorded162,251 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1998 Nissan Serena93,750 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 RTA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 162,251 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 162,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 149,691 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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J119 RTA is a 1998 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J119 RTA, 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 J119 RTA registered?

J119 RTA is a 1998 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is J119 RTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J119 RTA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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