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K979 TTY

1993 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

133,825 mi
Last recorded133,825 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1993 Nissan Serena114,656 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 TTY
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 133,825 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 133,768 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion throught underside

Pass 24 Mar 2009 133,134 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 133,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 133,129 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 133,129 miles

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

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 133,126 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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K979 TTY is a 1993 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 K979 TTY, 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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What year was K979 TTY registered?

K979 TTY is a 1993 Nissan Serena, first registered on 30 June 1993.

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