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J189 WHB

1991 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,541 mi
Last recorded174,541 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Nissan Serena131,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ189 WHB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 174,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 174,441 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 166,305 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2007 166,305 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 160,469 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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J189 WHB is a 1991 Nissan Serena in Grey 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 J189 WHB, 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 J189 WHB registered?

J189 WHB is a 1991 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J189 WHB safe to buy?

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