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J131 XBL

1991 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Nissan Serena131,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ131 XBL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2007 110,587 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 102,734 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2006 102,686 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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J131 XBL is a 1991 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 131,965 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 J131 XBL, 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 35 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J131 XBL registered?

J131 XBL is a 1991 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J131 XBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J131 XBL 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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