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J198 CPU

2003 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

407,970 mi
Last recorded407,970 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Nissan Serena113,274 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ198 CPU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 407,970 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 186,290 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 180,680 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 180,674 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 165,671 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 144,086 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 122,715 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 122,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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J198 CPU is a 2003 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 113,274 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 J198 CPU, 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 23 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J198 CPU registered?

J198 CPU is a 2003 Nissan Serena, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is J198 CPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for J198 CPU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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