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K96 XPA

1993 Nissan Serena

Blue Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,010 mi
Last recorded166,010 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK96 XPA
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2009 166,010 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside wing mirror is secured by tape and is cracked

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle tilting to the right

Wipers slightly smearing

Fail 8 Oct 2009 165,978 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Battery insecure

N/S wing mirror glass secured by tape and slightly cracked

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle slightly tilted down to the right

Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2008 164,082 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

N/S wiper split

N/S/F tyre heavily perished

Fail 4 Sep 2008 164,082 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S wiper split

N/S/F tyre heavily perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 160,911 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 157,413 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

n/s door mirror cracked glass

o/s/r tyre wearing low 2mm

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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K96 XPA is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 K96 XPA, 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 K96 XPA registered?

K96 XPA is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 29 January 1993.

Is K96 XPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K96 XPA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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