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J258 XCF

1991 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

143,288 mi
Last recorded143,288 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Nissan Serena131,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 XCF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2011 143,288 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 143,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 141,518 miles

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Jul 2010 141,508 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 130,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r seat belt catch working at time of retest

Fail 6 Aug 2009 130,043 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 122,830 miles

offside rear seat removed at time of retest

Fail 17 Dec 2008 122,827 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2007 177,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 177,957 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 107,972 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2005 95,496 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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J258 XCF is a 1991 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J258 XCF, 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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J258 XCF is a 1991 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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