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L132 UAP

1994 Nissan Serena

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

122,957 mi
Last recorded122,957 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 1994 Nissan Serena114,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 UAP
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 122,957 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear to compenstator (1.1.11 (c))

rear leafspring damaged

underneath corrosion front and rear

Pass 24 Feb 2023 121,429 miles

General corrosion to suspension and steering components and sub frames

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2023 121,423 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

General corrosion to suspension and steering components and sub frames

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 120,518 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 120,512 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear (1.1.11 (c))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 116,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x rear to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator strong advise (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 116,364 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 116,239 miles

centre exhaust pipe slightly corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2019 116,043 miles

Rear slight leak exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2018 115,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 115,288 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2016 114,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 113,353 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 112,154 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 112,154 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 110,163 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 108,865 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,990 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 105,368 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 105,365 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 102,645 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 101,065 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 99,917 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 98,646 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 98,646 miles

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

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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L132 UAP is a 1994 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 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 L132 UAP, 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 L132 UAP registered?

L132 UAP is a 1994 Nissan Serena, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L132 UAP shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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