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J578 MTY

1991 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,380 mi
Last recorded146,380 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Nissan Serena131,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ578 MTY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2011 146,380 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 146,365 miles

Centre Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 127,741 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 127,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 125,955 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 125,933 miles

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

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

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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J578 MTY is a 1991 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J578 MTY, 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 J578 MTY registered?

J578 MTY is a 1991 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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