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K424 MGP

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,236 mi
Last recorded131,236 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 MGP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 131,236 miles

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge almost through to the plies

Parking brake only just met minimum 16% efficiency limit

Rear fibre glass spring starting to fray

Slight wear/play in offside front anti roll bar end link

Fail 4 Sep 2015 131,067 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member mount on sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint spring link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Cross member mount on sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint Spring link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inside edge almost through to the plies

Parking brake only just met minimum 16% efficiency limit

Rear fibre glass spring starting to fray

Slight wear/play in offside front anti roll bar end link

Fail 2 Sep 2015 130,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Non geniune wheel nuts fitted.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn badly on edge. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen scratched.

Fail 7 Aug 2015 129,838 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate has damage

Oil leak

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

osr tyre wearing badly on inner sidewall area! advised replace.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 119,348 miles

Both front wiper blades worn

Both rear numberplate bulbs dim.

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front number plate has damage

ns and os sills corroding.

nsf brake binding!

Fail 16 Jul 2014 118,724 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front number plate has damage

Front wiper blades worn

Oil leak

Rear numberplate bulbs/lenses dim

Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside lower sills damaged

Fail 22 Jun 2013 110,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

front brake discs worn

offside and nearside lower sills damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2012 102,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 102,818 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 98,906 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ns and os outer sills distorted

Fail 12 Jul 2011 98,904 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

ns and os outer sills distorted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 94,747 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

advise new number plates

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 93,853 miles

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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K424 MGP is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 K424 MGP, 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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K424 MGP is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 8 February 1993.

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