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L120 OTW

1994 Nissan Serena

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

131,650 mi
Last recorded131,650 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Serena114,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL120 OTW
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2008 131,650 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 131,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 129,840 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 129,833 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Fail 8 Nov 2007 129,791 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 124,261 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 124,261 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 118,666 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 118,658 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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L120 OTW is a 1994 Nissan Serena in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1994 Nissan Serena models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 114,180 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 L120 OTW, 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 32 years old, this Nissan Serena is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L120 OTW registered?

L120 OTW is a 1994 Nissan Serena, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is L120 OTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for L120 OTW shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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