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L138 JBU

1994 Nissan Serena

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

126,854 mi
Last recorded126,854 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2008
Typical for 1994 Nissan Serena114,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL138 JBU
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2008 126,854 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 126,853 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

ns sill has been filled with body filler

os side of vehicle has been damaged and badly repaired

Pass 2 Nov 2006 122,517 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 122,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L138 JBU is a 1994 Nissan Serena in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L138 JBU, 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 L138 JBU registered?

L138 JBU is a 1994 Nissan Serena, first registered on 26 May 1994.

Is L138 JBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L138 JBU shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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