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J38 CPU

1992 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

187,681 mi
Last recorded187,681 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1992 Nissan Serena128,460 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ38 CPU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 187,681 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 187,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 170,617 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 163,416 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 163,379 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)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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J38 CPU is a 1992 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 128,460 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 J38 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 34 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J38 CPU registered?

J38 CPU is a 1992 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1992.

Is J38 CPU safe to buy?

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