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J296 MJL

2005 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,405 mi
Last recorded131,405 miles
Recorded on19 May 2008
Typical for 2005 Nissan Serena106,961 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ296 MJL
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,973cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2008 131,405 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 131,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 62,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 62,723 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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J296 MJL is a 2005 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,973cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 106,961 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 J296 MJL, 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 21 years old, this Nissan Serena is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J296 MJL registered?

J296 MJL is a 2005 Nissan Serena, first registered on 22 February 2005.

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