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K188 YOD

1993 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,012 mi
Last recorded60,012 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK188 YOD
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2016 60,012 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

play in offside rack end

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Fail 7 Oct 2016 60,010 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

play in offside rack end

various areas of corrosion

various steering and suspension bushes/gaiters perished/cracked

Pass 1 Oct 2015 54,266 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 54,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box broken (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 45,539 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

light corrostion under side

Pass 2 Oct 2012 43,289 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 42,737 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 42,068 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,704 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 38,700 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,308 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

outer wall of nearside rear tyre splitting

Pass 4 Aug 2006 36,027 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 36,027 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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K188 YOD is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.4% with a typical mileage of 114,656 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K188 YOD, 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 33 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K188 YOD is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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