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J294 NLP

1999 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,886 mi
Last recorded189,886 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1999 Nissan Serena87,015 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ294 NLP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2009 189,886 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

advise offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 19 Jul 2007 188,446 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 188,440 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 183,355 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 178,182 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 178,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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J294 NLP is a 1999 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 87,015 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 J294 NLP, 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 27 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J294 NLP registered?

J294 NLP is a 1999 Nissan Serena, first registered on 13 August 1999.

Is J294 NLP safe to buy?

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