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J423 UNB

1997 Nissan Serena

Grey Diesel 9999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,901 mi
Last recorded191,901 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Nissan Serena96,290 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ423 UNB
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine9,999cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2007 191,901 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 191,901 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 182,208 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 175,027 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 175,014 miles

Nearside 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.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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J423 UNB is a 1997 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 9,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 96,290 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 J423 UNB, 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 29 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J423 UNB registered?

J423 UNB is a 1997 Nissan Serena, first registered on 2 July 1997.

Is J423 UNB safe to buy?

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