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K512 RAF

1993 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,295 mi
Last recorded109,295 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK512 RAF
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 109,295 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no.plate deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 May 2014 109,291 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear no.plate deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2013 100,737 miles

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

advise play in offside front inner steering rack joint

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Fail 17 May 2013 100,735 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

advise play in offside front inner steering rack joint

rear no.plate slightly deteriorated

various areas of surface corrosion to underside of vehicle including suspension components

Pass 18 May 2012 92,642 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both rear abd offside front tyres all on approx 3mm of tread

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

strong advise rear exhaust tail pipe missing

Pass 17 May 2011 83,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 May 2011 83,435 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 75,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Jun 2009 73,757 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 71,285 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 68,216 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 68,160 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wall starting to perish

Fail 9 Jun 2006 64,195 miles

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

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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K512 RAF is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K512 RAF, 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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K512 RAF is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 17 June 1993.

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