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L142 JOV

1994 Nissan Serena

Red Diesel 1952cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,040 mi
Last recorded143,040 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Nissan Serena114,180 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 JOV
MakeNissan
ModelSerena
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,952cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 143,040 miles

both front brakes slightly binding

both number plates disfigured

both outer sills damaged

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r light lense broken

o/s/f side light lense broken

play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle

rear seat belts not checked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 143,040 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front brakes slightly binding

both number plates disfigured

both outer sills damaged

hand brake has a lot of travel

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/r light lense broken

o/s/f side light lense broken

play in o/s/f steering rack knuckle

rear seat belts not checked

Pass 11 Mar 2010 137,766 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough

n/s & o/s sills damaged

n/s parking brake performance slightly weak

n/s/f lower arm bush wear/splitting

n/s/r rear leafspring bushes wear

n/s/r rear passenger seatbelt stalk not working

o/s wingmirror damaged

o/s/f shocker damp

rear number plate water ingress

Fail 3 Mar 2010 137,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive side play at eye (shackle) (2.4.B.4)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front number plate cracked

n/s & o/s rear wheel bearings slightly rough

n/s & o/s sills damaged

n/s/f lower arm bush wear/splitting

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm

n/s/r tyre 2mm

o/s wingmirror damaged

o/s/f brake flexi hose perishing

o/s/f shocker damp

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm

rear number plate water ingress

Pass 9 Mar 2009 132,015 miles

front brake hoses perished

n/s steering rack boot perishing

n/s/f chassis corroding

o/s/f shock absorber damp

o/s/f sidelight lense cracked

o/s/r outrigger/chassis corroding

o/s/r tyre 2.5mm tread

rear chassis corroding

rear exhaust rusty

slightly low performance o/s/r service brake

wear to steering rack/arms

Pass 4 Mar 2008 126,189 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

power steering rack damp

Fail 26 Feb 2008 126,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

both front brake hoses perishing

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f wiper blade split

power steering rack damp

Pass 17 Feb 2007 122,329 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 10 Feb 2007 122,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both front flexi hoses perishing

both outer sills damaged

n/s/r chassis leg corroded

n/s/r seat belt not working

o/s/f side light lenze cracked

steering rack covered in oil at o/s/f rack boot

Pass 3 Mar 2006 121,470 miles

adviseries as original mot

Fail 1 Mar 2006 121,470 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f flexi brake pipes perishing

n/s/f and o/s/f rack boots perishing

n/s/r lower shackle bush worn

o/s/f side light lamp cracked

radiator leaking

rocker cover gasket leaking

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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L142 JOV is a 1994 Nissan Serena in Red with a 1,952cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 L142 JOV, 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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L142 JOV is a 1994 Nissan Serena, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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