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K521 OWM

1993 Nissan Serena

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,826 mi
Last recorded98,826 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK521 OWM
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 98,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 94,076 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 96,035 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Feb 2009 96,014 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 92,881 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 92,881 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 91,825 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 91,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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K521 OWM is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K521 OWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K521 OWM registered?

K521 OWM is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 19 April 1993.

Is K521 OWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K521 OWM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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