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J156 TEC

1991 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,628 mi
Last recorded155,628 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Nissan Serena131,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ156 TEC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 155,628 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both passenger side doors dented

Fail 1 May 2007 155,628 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both passenger side doors dented

Pass 11 Feb 2006 149,002 miles

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

rear wiper deteriorated

spare tyre missing

Fail 10 Feb 2006 149,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear wiper deteriorated

spare tyre missing

Pass 24 Jun 2005 143,548 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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J156 TEC is a 1991 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J156 TEC, 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.

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What year was J156 TEC registered?

J156 TEC is a 1991 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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