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J288 MHC

1991 Nissan Serena

Gold Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

127,982 mi
Last recorded127,982 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Nissan Serena131,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 MHC
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1991
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2010 127,982 miles

front discs worn and perished

n/s/r inner side light inop

oil leak around turbo

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Fail 21 Jul 2010 127,982 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front discs worn and perished

n/s/r inner side light inop

oil leak around turbo

rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 12 Jun 2009 122,136 miles

bad oil leak in area of turbo

battery wiring poor

n/s no plate lamp lens discoulored may fail retest if not enough illumination when bulb replaced

Fail 3 Jun 2009 122,132 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

bad oil leak in area of turbo

battery wiring poor

n/s no plate lamp lens discoulored may fail retest if not enough illumination when bulb replaced

Pass 19 May 2008 118,707 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 114,374 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 114,341 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

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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J288 MHC is a 1991 Nissan Serena in Gold with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J288 MHC, 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 J288 MHC registered?

J288 MHC is a 1991 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J288 MHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J288 MHC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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